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SENIOR RITAS TEQUERIA

SENIOR RITAS TEQUERIA located in DUNEDIN has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Broadway
Florida, 34698
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475989

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471604

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Dishmachine was serviced on 7/16/25. At the time of the inspection, the Dishmachine was hot but it was not able to run. Dishmachine wasn't able to run a cycle. Discussed with Supervisor Benedict. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Dishmachine was ran three times, all tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states that they have been testing it daily and it has been testing properly. Operator states that they have not ran it today and have not used it today. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460290

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine at the upstairs bar will continuously run once the cycle is started. It does not stop once the cycle is complete. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Dishmachine unable to run. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter and water in squeeze bottles on cookline. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Dishmachine was serviced on 7/16/25. At the time of the inspection, the Dishmachine was hot but it was not able to run. Dishmachine wasn't able to run a cycle. Discussed with Supervisor Benedict. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris in handwashing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Trash in handwashing sink in the bar area. Operator cleaned both sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Onions in the drain of handwash sink in the kitchen **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10982522

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine at the upstairs bar will continuously run once the cycle is started. It does not stop once the cycle is complete.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on boiled corn. Operator placed correct date on label. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in reach in cooler. Flip top unit facing the seating area. Manager cleaned water out at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter and water in squeeze bottles on cookline. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris in handwashing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Trash in handwashing sink in the bar area. Operator cleaned both sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10785307

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs ice machine drop plate. Discussed with manager. Employee cleaned drop plate. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine was ran 3 times, 0ppm all three runs. Operator primed Dishmachine. It was ran after primed and tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Employee was washing dishes at time of inspection. Dish machine was ran 2 times, both tests 0ppm. Operator hooked up new sanitizer bucket. 100ppm **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna fully thawed in reduced oxygen packages that state remove from package before thawing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Ahi tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704766

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs ice machine drop plate. Discussed with manager. Employee cleaned drop plate. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cookline left side. Operator cleaned out water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños and pineapple above ready to eat foods in walk. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Dishmachine was ran 3 times, 0ppm all three runs. Operator primed Dishmachine. It was ran after primed and tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/25 Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna fully thawed in reduced oxygen packages that state remove from package before thawing. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to find training certificates. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator paper form. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741843

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471790

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in bar area on freezer Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack sitting on top of freezer in bar area. Discussed with manager the need to separate employees belongings from food and clean equipment Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food stored approximately 2 inches from the floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers in the kitchen cooking area standing water present in the bottom of 2 units Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in non food grade containers stored in Ace hardware containers Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (116F - hot holding, second temp 1:30pm 167F reheat Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at bar 3 compartment sink. Operator switched to bleach which he had strips for. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469543

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed