MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin outside back kitchen area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing watering dishroom area and walk-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Fresh salsa bins stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cut onions.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - 2 Dead roaches in bar area and 1 dead roach in room next to bathroom. Warning
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 3 live roaches found in bar area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwasher area. Person in charge separated dishes to air dry. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. oor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Observed in main kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran dishwasher multiple times and Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table In house made cheese sauce (109F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat to 165°F.
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk in cooler in house made cheese sauce date marked 9/4/24. Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in freezer on 9/4/24 and pulled from freezer on 9/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Person in charge date marked 9/10/24. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (48F - Cold Holding) all date marked 12/4/23. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items and called for repair. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (48F - Cold Holding) all date marked 12/4/23. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items and called for repair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area by exit door. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid in back area of parking lot on South side of building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Both products were date marked 9/9/2023. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Both products were date marked 9/9/2023. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).