How many health inspections has AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

7859 SW HWY 200 STE 105, Ocala, FL 34476

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: AZUL OF OCALA INC · License: SEA5203019

AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Ocala, FL has 22 inspections on record with 188 total violations (8.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

188Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 8, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jun 11, 2018	No handwashing	09:02:00

Inspection History (22)

May 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 4, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Oct 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 27, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 23, 2022 — Complaint Full· 27 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 16, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 29, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jun 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 23 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

May 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 31 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 30, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?: AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at AZUL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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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