This Titusville, Florida, restaurant was cited for 23 violations - Brevard County

Durangos Steakhouse in Titusville, Florida, recently received a caution from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation following a routine inspection on July 29, 2024.

Durango's Steakhouse TitusvillePhoto byRo Davis/Google Reviews

This Is What Happened During The Inspection: The steakhouse restaurant, located at 4825 Helen Hauser Blvd in Brevard County, was cited for 23 violations, including 6 high-priority infractions.

High-priority violations included an expired operating license, improper cold holding temperatures for time/temperature control for safety foods, and the presence of substances in food preparation areas.

The inspector issued a stop sale order due to food not being in a restorative condition, citing rusted cans and improperly stored seafood.

Intermediate violations involved issues with food-contact surfaces and handwashing sink accessibility. Basic violations ranged from mold accumulation in the ice machine to improper storage of clean utensils.

Despite these infractions, Durangos Steakhouse maintains a 4.2-star rating from 2,668 Google reviews. Local guide Jeanie Huppert praised the restaurant, stating,

"I have never had bad service or food. Prices are very reasonable and I always take part of my food home. They never disappoint me."

A follow-up inspection on July 30, 2024, showed improvement. The restaurant met inspection standards during this visit, though 10 violations were still noted, including one high-priority infraction.

Durangos Steakhouse, which became locally owned and operated in 2011, reopened in a new location in June 2019. The establishment is known for its oak-grilled meats and down-to-earth decor.