FUEGO AZTECA MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
203 OHIO AVE, N. Live Oak FL 32064 · 386.219.0623
Last inspected Aug 15, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
MAR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in corner of kitchen by flat top.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025041949 | Mar 17, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2016045989 | Sep 29, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $800 |
| 5--2015042778 | Sep 17, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 15, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of advil on shelf above flour bin in dry storage, manager moved item away from food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. With tortillas in back prep kitchen.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household spray can of raid over sprite in dry storage room, manager moved item outside.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over salsa in small reach in cooler in back prep kitchen. Raw moved below.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in corner of kitchen by flat top.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line. Items moved to freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made 3 days ago in server reach in cooler.
Food stored outside. Margarita salt uncovered outside in exterior bar area, manager placed cover on item.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair of tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoops handle touching ice in drink machine bin, manager moved scoops handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on clean dish rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados cut with sticker still attached.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler, burners, and freezer outside back of walk in cooler.
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food bin and cleaning pad in kitchen hand wash sink. Manager removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back room hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Exposed rust on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler at doorway to back kitchen room. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting boards burned, melted, and grooved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean bins on rack near back room hand wash sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in prep cooler.
Jul 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched face with hands and continued food preparation with no handwash. Manager had cook wash hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chip pieces in bottom of handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Toledo Food Handler Certificate expired 9-2-2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitcher hanging from rack near dish machine not inverted or protected.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards burned, melted, and grooved. Handle broken on reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in prep cooler.
Stored food not covered. Bin of beans not covered in walk-in cooler.
Mar 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of diced tomatoes.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Ten live roaches on wall and floor at kitchen back door next to reach-in cooler and grill; two egg sacks along wall at kitchen back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to cookline back door: tomatoes (47F); pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator removed overfill from upper storage area and moved to lower compartment.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb near back door.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink basin.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in large container of beans in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitcher hanging on back storage rack not inverted or protected.
Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on floor at kitchen back door next to reach-in cooler. Two dead roaches on floor at water heater. One dead roach under reach-in cooler near water heater.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards burned, melted, and grooved. Handle broken on reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in back area under reach-in cooler. Employee squeegeed away during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle submerged in ice at soda machine. Employee removed overfill from.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged between reach-in cooler and adjacent soiled support bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Stored food not covered. Rice, beans, and salsa in walk-in cooler not covered.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies in kitchen area.
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 not date marked in kitchen vertical reach-in cooler. Employee marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Ice bin interior soiled with mold-like substance. Independent cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and rust.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in kitchen hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Employee discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Hood filter missing. Cutting board burned, melted, grooved, and disfigured. Handle broken on reach-in freezer. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach-in cooler cutting board grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near large ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Jug of liquid margarine on floor of exterior storage shed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with mold-like substance. Cooking equipment, countertops, coolers, and oven sides soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Hand slicer soiled with old food debris. White plate in ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Independent cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by boxes and pan in the sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Exterior large carbon dioxide tank not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
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. Commercially processed fish, eleven pieces, at 39F - Cold Holding in walk-in cooler, still in packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table near ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Small cutting board burned, melted, grooved, and disfigured. Handle missing from reach-in freezer across from dish washer. Hood filter missing. Microwave handle broken. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from dishwasher. Reach-in cooler cutting board grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near large ice bin and in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of soda syrup on floor next to machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One set of tongs on handle of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holder soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Cooking equipment, countertops, coolers, oven, sides soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink (DQ cup) in reach-in cooler not segregated from customer food.
Stored food not covered. Pan of beans not covered in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop store in liquid n mop bucket and not hanging to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on back prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of beans and rice not labeled.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on bibb of exterior mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. White plate in ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Independent cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dish washer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking glass used as scoop in bulk container of sugar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Exterior large c/o tank not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
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. Rop salmon in walk-in cooler still in vacuum pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on soda boxes. Employee speaker on prep table near ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Small cutting board burned, melted, grooved, and disfigured. Handle missing from reach-in freezer across from dish washer. Hood filter missing. Microwave handle broken. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from dishwasher. Reach-in cooler cutting board grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near large ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One set of tongs on handle of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment, countertops, coolers, oven, sides soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout.
Stored food not covered. Bin of rice in walk-in cooler not covered.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth bucket of solution and cloths stored on floor near grill
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.