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LUNA AZUL AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

1341 & 1339 S 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 3528054174

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4501653
Grade history
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026006570Sep 26, 2025Mar 31, 2026$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Oven. -Chip scoop holder.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of oven.
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In dining room.
Basic/36-34-5
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In warewash.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind ice machine. -Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored on cardboard.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Men's bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan cover.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Under dish machine.
Basic/29-19-4
The state's own report →
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw shrimp.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Blender base.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Plastic shield and interior of lid.
Basic/22-20-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of oven.
Basic/14-05-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Guacamole 47f, Pico 46f, Cheese 47f, Cut lettuce 47f, Cut tomato 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Tamales 47f, Queso 46f, Chicken 46f, Beef 47f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 1, 2025 · Cheese 49f, Pico 47f, Cut tomato 47f, Cut lettuce 48f Admin Complaint
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Guacamole 47f, Pico 46f, Cheese 47f, Cut lettuce 47f, Cut tomato 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Tamales 47f, Queso 46f, Chicken 46f, Beef 47f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Backpacks by can goods.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. -2 cases in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on top of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Beef at room temperature. Operator put under cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -On cook line.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -On cookline.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In warewash.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 50f, Cut lettuce 49f, Cut tomato 46f, Pico 46f, Sour cream 45f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on cookline.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Knife in hand sink in warewash.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -On cook line.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -On cookline.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In warewash.
Basic/31B-04-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over tamales.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot stored in handsink on cookline.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -Bar dish machine. Machine is disconnected and not in use.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets over dry storage shelf.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain behind ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By warewash.
Basic/36-17-5
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear prep.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. -Bar 0 ppm. Main Dishwasher 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee handled raw beef and changed gloves without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 50f, Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Spray bottle in handsink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter by soda syrup boxes.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Blue cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood ffilters. -Under flat grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Basic/25-27-4
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Cook wiping gloved hands on soiled rag.
High priority/12A-09-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -On cookline.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Handsink at wait station used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.