TEQUILA AZTECA FL LLC
398 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 561.552.4592
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dry storage - ice buckets and various clean pots and pans
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut lettuce on floor in walk in. Plastic chip bins on floor in wait station
Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from ceiling tile onto floor in dish area
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef and chicken in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of Microwave has old food debris. Soda gun nozzle soiled in black substance
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dry storage - ice buckets and various clean pots and pans
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on wire shelf over clean utensils
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers in dry storage
Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut lettuce on floor in walk in. Plastic chip bins on floor in wait station
In-use cutter stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from ceiling tile onto floor in dish area
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to keep tortillas warms. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over corn in reach in cooler
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 in walk in
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to store wet rags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork made 2 days ago in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles of degreaser
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on servers salsa cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Margarita mix on floor at bar
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Lids on floor next to restroom
Squeeze bottle container in ice bin at bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut Avocado stored with avocados with stickers
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen stored on shelf with food
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pinto beans 46 to 51 in the center. Cooling overnight
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pinto beans
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish in ROP
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (53F - Cold Holding) Above chill line. Manager discarded
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 opened 2 days ago. Manager added date
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooling in a deep plastic container while covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar and ice shield on ice bin
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing To store lemons at bar. Educated manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dishwashing
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler
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. Mahi and salmon in ROP thawed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server area and an open beverage on the cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ham in cooler at servers area
Employee personal items stored on the shelf with clean dishes.
Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in freezer
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Brown sugar bin at front counter
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions with cut tomatoes and carrots on cook line
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On middle make table cooler
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and ran cycle, reading 0ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef and cooked chicken dated from 1/27/25.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47f, guacamole with tomatoes 47f, queso cheese 46f. Cold holding. Employee states it's been in cooler overnight
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer on cook line cooler reading 42f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice buckets soiled. Manager had buckets washed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager states he forgot certificate at home
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield soiled
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in freezer
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table cooler on cooks line reading 51f. Front counter cooler is reading 52f
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. Mani in ROP not fully thawed. Employee cut bags
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On middle make table cooler
Food stored on floor. -Fryer oil in cook line. -margarita mix at bar
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 150ppm. Advised to remake.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled in old food debris
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has pH test strips. Needs chlorine for dishwasher and quaternary for 3CS
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under handwashing sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls in storage area not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 150ppm. Advised to remake.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes found at 54f. Mac and cheese sealed portions 59f ambient. Sour cream buckets 59f. Chef stated that all items were stored in the walk in cooler overnight and put in service 2 hours ago. Chef moved all items back to walk in cooler to chill. Advised to have someone come and look at cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled in old food debris
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has pH test strips. Needs chlorine for dishwasher and quaternary for 3CS
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under handwashing sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls in storage area not inverted
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Tall stainless single door cooler next to expo area reading 59f. Ambient. Chef stated that all items were moved from walk in cooler and put in service for 2 hours. Chef moved all items back to walk in cooler to chill. Advised to have someone come and look at cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on cooks line Box of chile rellano in walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken -walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack being stored on mixer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers with cut avocados in same container on cooks line
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought back dirty dishes with gloves on and proceeded to cook line where they used clean utensils to stir veggies on flat top grill with no change of gloves or hand wash. Educated manager who had employee changes gloves and wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut veggies on speed rack in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager is out of town and all certificates are locked in office.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager is out of town and all certificates are locked in office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack being stored on mixer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine
Food stored on floor. 1.Cut lettuce, limes and sauces in walk in cooler. 2. Raw pork in freezer 3. Canned tomatoes next to ice bin
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers with cut avocados in same container on cooks line
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish cookline unit
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half n half in front counter cooler no open date
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using hand sink to fill pot
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop red pepper flakes
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking utensils not presented handled up
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer
Ice bucket not inverted or protected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on expo line cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go silver containers not inverted or protected
Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered items in walk in cooler (rice, beans, salsa, sauces)
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By end of cookline, double bucketed
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in freezer on floor
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.