FIESTA AZUL TEQUILA HOUSE
1700 EVANS RD, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-802-4430
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found one fly in dry storage area.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found one fly in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near triple sink no soap.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover trash in female restroom.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins on drying rack front of kitchen wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill top drawer torn gasket.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap on the opening side near bottom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer had raw beef and noodles on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at bar has ice build up on bottom.
Ice maker top is open allowing debris to get in water prior to freezing. Observed one fresh ice cub block with debris, removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor at server station near restrooms.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table front of kitchen has water standing on bottom shelf.
Stored food not covered. Chips in cans uncovered and not protected.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker in make table.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Using dry soiled cloth to dry gloves off after touching cooked food. Educated operator to wash and change gloves.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Went from raw to touching spatula for cooked meat. Educated operator must take off gloves, wash and glove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes on line in front of kitchen, all ice melted tomatoes at 61F cold holding, been there since 2:00 moved to rapid chill. Retemp 41f cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Salsa on time plan no time stamp. Placed out at 2:00.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef tips at 71f hot holding on stove, reheated. Retemp 180F hot holding.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no food manager on site at time of inspection. Acting manager only had food handler training.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back kitchen out of towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jhoselys (server) has not received or have no proof of training as a food handler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in female restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license posted by hostesses stand.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting in front of kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill top drawer has torn gasket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing one tile on cook line. Grout on cook line missing on high traffic area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler at bar has ice build up on bottom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at both bars.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between equipment on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table near door to kitchen has standing water in bottom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and salt in working containers not labeled.
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dishwasher area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table by hand wash sink Make table by dishwasher
Jan 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees. Cannot find forms
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nary,Teressa
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dishwasher area
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dishwasher area Sent operator copy
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table by hand wash sink Make table by dishwasher
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chorizo 54f cold holding since this morning over 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chorizo 54f cold holding over 4 hours Operator discarded
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees. Cannot find forms
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nary,Teressa
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women's bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dishwasher area
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in guac salad
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dishwasher area Sent operator copy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket make table
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker still on cut avocado. Operator discarded
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table by hand wash sink Make table by dishwasher
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, fish lobster. Walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) moved to walk in cooler to rapid chil
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk has no date marked after opening.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in men's bathroom not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In old bay seasoning
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above cook line
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink with no lid on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table with tortillas in kitchen
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor needs swept.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing end of cook line entering kitchen
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind fryer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup with handle in salsa.
Light not functioning. One light under hood not functioning
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill has heavy grease build up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning in dry storage fajita seasoning
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are missing
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Manager was able to provide current license on his phone.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink behind bar and in dish pit area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink n server area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun in bar area.
Jan 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to mop sink faucet.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to manager on duty
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in server area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in old bay seasoning
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are missing
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Manager was able to provide current license on his phone.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink behind bar and in dish pit area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink n server area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun in bar area.
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding), manager placed items on time and put less product in pans.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to mop sink faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager expired 6/18/24, G.C.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish pit area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to manager on duty
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in server area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items have labels but not date marked. Only name of item on stickers.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in old bay seasoning
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are missing
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Manager was able to provide current license on his phone.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has water running down the front of machine. Hand wash sink leaks from cold water side in server area
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on walk in freezer floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink behind bar and in dish pit area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink n server area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to removing stickers on avacodos
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of server cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun in bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar not labeled
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in 2 drawer cook line cooler operator discarded items. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); tongue (47F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes stored in handwashing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwasher area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in seasoning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine leaking water down the front door of ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go pans not stored inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices not labeled.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at bar sanitizer tube not attached to machine, tested at Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Retested dishwasher couldn't get to work
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw steak over ready to eat fries in drawers under grill top Raw chicken over chorizo in drawers under flat top
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers under flat top grill-; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Adding to existing time plan, calling refrigerator company
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade left over food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On back line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar In seasoning in dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in server station, has work order in for repairs
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go silver containers not inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Expo cooler
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon walk in cooler. Educated operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cookline
Food stored on floor. Chicken walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris shelves walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Salt dry storage
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt dry storage
Jul 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table Can opener blade
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche not declared as being served raw
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not identified as raw product
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon walk in cooler. Educated operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cookline
Food stored on floor. Chicken walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris shelves walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Salt dry storage
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt dry storage
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.