FUEGO COMIDA AND TEQUILA
11615 SR 70 E, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 941-751-5252
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled. Operator removed to clean.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up over the grill.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink next to the dish machine with spray bottles and other items in well. Operator moved items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled over chip and salsa area in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling vents in kitchen soiled and dusty.
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. Observed Ahi thawing in ROP packaging in walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without a beard guard.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling vents in kitchen soiled and dusty.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing ready to eat food without a hair restraint.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handwashing sink across from the ovens missing both faucet handles.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door closure is not operating and self closing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with salt and sugar not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar without soap, paper towels or a sign.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy soiled hood filters over grill on cooks line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door closure is not operating and self closing.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.