Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales
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4541 Macey Ln, Lake Wales, FL 33589Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales has averaged 6.5 violations per inspection across 24 inspections dating to 2017, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including food contact surface violations, consumer advisory lapses, handwashing violations, and toxic substance control issues. Food contact surface violations appeared in at least 7 separate inspections, and consumer advisory violations were documented in at least 6 inspections. Fire safety violations were noted on three occasions: scorch marks around an electrical outlet in January 2023, a blocked marked exit in December 2019, and a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone in November 2017. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 12 violations including one high-priority food contact surface violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales had?
- Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales find?
- Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine 2 in Lake Wales operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Denny's (2017-2023).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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