TEQUILAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10915 BAYMEADOWS RD BAY #101
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom left open.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanisms on employee restroom.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 44-45°, cooked beef 44° , Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 44-45°, cooked beef 44° , Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) Raw chicken 44°. Raw beef 44°. Salsa 44-43°. All items immediately iced down. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Multiple Hand Wash Sinks with no hot water. Kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects around drain at bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed one flying insect at bar area. Observed one flying insect back mop sink. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, beef, sauce, salsa 45-46F. Person in charge states has had door open for prep. Person in charge opened freezer door during inspection to cool unit down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: In walk in cooler salsa, pork, chicken 44-46F. Person in charge states unit has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. States had door open for 30 minutes. Person in charge opened freezer to bring temperature down during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit 40F by end of callback. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open to employee restroom, opens into bag in box storage hallway. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled at dish pit. Also, porous tiles in back warewashing area. Also, ceiling tile over white reach in cooler missing.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed flying insect sticky tape stored over bag in box soda in hallway by employee restroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer uncovered.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bulk items indicated as salt and sugar by person in charge unlabeled.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw meat, wipe hands on apron, handle clean equipment without hand wash. Observed same employee drop receipts on the floor, pick them up, then handle clean utensils without hand wash. When asked to wash his hands, employee then began washing gloved hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects around drain at bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on case of oil during prep in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chicken, beef, sauce, salsa 45-46F. Person in charge states has had door open for prep. Person in charge opened freezer door during inspection to cool unit down. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 on line at 123F. Person in charge began reheated to 175F. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket containing bleach at 200+ ppm, rebleaching strip. Person in charge remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in 3 of 4 hand wash sinks in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty unable to provide proof of employee training, has been working at establishment since August.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Several hand wash sinks have no hot water on in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 17 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in hallway with bag in box storage/ employee restroom. Observed 4 flying insects at mop sink area. Observed three flying insects at bar. Observed two flying insects at server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at front bar area near hand wash sink. Also, observed two flying insects in bag in box storage room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at bar under hand wash sink and at drain. Observed 4 flying insects in back kitchen near dishmachine, mop sink. Observed two flying insect in back bag in box soda room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed three flying insects in bag in box soda room near dishmachine. Observed two flying insects under triple sink. Person in charge killed until 2 remained. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed three flying insects at drain in bar. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in hallway with bag in box storage/ employee restroom. Observed 4 flying insects at mop sink area. Observed three flying insects at bar. Observed two flying insects at server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at front bar area near hand wash sink. Also, observed two flying insects in bag in box storage room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at bar under hand wash sink and at drain. Observed 4 flying insects in back kitchen near dishmachine, mop sink. Observed two flying insect in back bag in box soda room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed three flying insects in bag in box soda room near dishmachine. Observed two flying insects under triple sink. Person in charge killed until 2 remained. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pisco sour has raw egg white in drink, no disclosure on menu indicating raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Operator needs more time to change menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in hallway with bag in box storage/ employee restroom. Observed 4 flying insects at mop sink area. Observed three flying insects at bar. Observed two flying insects at server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at front bar area near hand wash sink. Also, observed two flying insects in bag in box storage room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at bar under hand wash sink and at drain. Observed 4 flying insects in back kitchen near dishmachine, mop sink. Observed two flying insect in back bag in box soda room. Admin Complaint
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pisco sour has raw egg white in drink, no disclosure on menu indicating raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Operator needs more time to change menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in hallway with bag in box storage/ employee restroom. Observed 4 flying insects at mop sink area. Observed three flying insects at bar. Observed two flying insects at server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed approximately 10 flying insects at front bar area near hand wash sink. Also, observed two flying insects in bag in box storage room. Admin Complaint
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pisco sour has raw egg white in drink, no disclosure on menu indicating raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Operator needs more time to change menu. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Esmployee restroom opens into bag I box storage room. Door not self closing and left open. Also, no toilet paper observed in employee restroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pans with no handles used as scoops in bulk beans.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in bag in box storage room, employee restroom, lizard living in space. Also, cove molding along cookline wall with damage. Threshold to back door with damage. Standing water observed in walk in cooler. Wall at triple sink with debris buildup. Ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler in back kitchen. Porous tiles observed in kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom missing covered receptacle.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at cookline.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed on exterior of sauce container in walk in cooler, exterior of sugar container in back kitchen.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on multiple clean dishware items at triple sink.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar unwrapped, within customer reach.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can jalepenos with dent along seam.
- 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 testing at 0ppm, even after running several times. Person in charge will utilize triple sink with quatanery ammonium until serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in hallway with bag in box storage/ employee restroom. Observed 4 flying insects at mop sink area. Observed three flying insects at bar. Observed two flying insects at server area. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.To go bags observed in direct contact with tortillas at cookline and meat products in walk in freezer.
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live lizard living in removed cove molding space in bag in box soda storage area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Person in charge rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from no chemical side of splitter.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at server line, in bar area with debris buildup. Margarita mix with debris buildup at nozzles. Interior side door of ice machine with mold like substance buildup. Repeat Violation
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pisco sour has raw egg white in drink, no disclosure on menu indicating raw. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at employee restroom. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa made two days ago per person in charge with incorrect date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at multiple hand wash sinks throughout establishment. Water only reaching 80F. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 21 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup observed in dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer not observed at employee restroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarita mix stored in containers on floor in bar. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair at server area, under tortilla dry storage in back kitchen, under counter in server area, in employee restroom. Recommend adding cove molding. Also, tile missing by dishmachine. Also, ceiling tiles missing over bag in box storage in hall by employee restroom.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee run hand through hair, then touch tortilla with hand. Person in charge discarded tortilla and had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop cheese, cheese, sour cream at 48-50F. Lid open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit 48F during inspection. Observed water buildup on bottom of unit. Person in charge moved to another unit holding temperature. In walk in cooler chicken, beef, beans, salsa 45-47F. Observed door open to repair threshold during inspection. Person in charge states has been repaired for last 1 hour. Person in charge closed door. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork on cookline with heat turned off at 109F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on shelf with bag in box soda. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at server area and bar with debris buildup. Observed mold like substance buildup on bar margarita nozzle right side.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink at bar.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at two hand wash sinks water only reaching 78F. Person in charge states due to be fixed this week. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup inside dishmachine.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Entire track of ceiling tiles missing above bag in box soda. Person in charge states due to leak. Water damage observed on several porous tiles on back prep line. Wall and threshold at back door with damage. Threshold at walk in cooler with damage, light visible under door. Wall damage observed in employee restroom. Vents above dishmachine with dust buildup.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of tortillas strips stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan of glass door reach in cooler, front where door meets exterior with mold like substance buildup.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans in deep covered pan in walk in at 50F cooling overnight per person in charge.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, then clean dishes without washing hands.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. To go bags in direct contact with meat in walk in freezer.
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two shell eggs in walk in cooler with cracked shells.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans in deep covered pan in walk in at 50F cooling overnight per person in charge. Shrimp in reach in cooler drawer overnight at 57F. Ambient temperature of unit reached 53F during inspection. Person in charge will hold less items in unit with ice until unit can be serviced.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in reach in cooler drawer overnight at 57F. Ambient temperature of unit reached 53F during inspection. Person in charge will hold less items in unit with ice until unit can be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handles not working at hand wash sink by mop sink, in server area. Water only reaching 74F. Person in charge states due to leak.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).