Fiesta Azul Tequila House

1700 Evans Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506938

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 17, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
5 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 17 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic
-37
Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep142026

Routine inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  3 live flies by soda bibs
  More time given
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.in cold cooler.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
  See stop sale. 6 tamales prepared on 8-30-26
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  6 tamales prepared on 8/30/26
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
  Spoon in glass of water 74°F, server cart with prep, server dumped water
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Outside hose.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  5 small flying insects in dry storage by drain pipe. Manager sprayed some chemicals on it, 3 small flies by soda bibs
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  End of cookline
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Harold L
  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/ manager showed up 10 minutes later after employee called.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Cooked chicken walk in
  Food stored on floor, cases of food on floor in walk in freezer, and bag of sugar stored on floor in dry storage, manager moved product
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  Ice buckets not stored inverted. Manager removed buckets
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cold table cutting board
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  Aprons stored with food/soda, manager removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Shelves next to avocados
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.in cold cooler.
  Manager wiped out
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
  Above ice machine
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Manager secured
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.