TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT
13475 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on steam table to cover various foods, and in walk in cooler over cooked pork Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor of walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f cooked previous day the 16th stored in walk in cooler overnight still not 41f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Cooked pork 50 stored over night in walk in cooler Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Cooked pork 50 stored over night in walk in cooler Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed at mop sink on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cooks in kitchen, manager states they have been here 2 months Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager showed form but states all names are old employees, emailed operator English and Spanish food reporting agreement forms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside stored on chart near swinging door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and prep table, manager states uses them to cut lines, moved **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Cell phone stored on rack next to tortillas next to flat top grill Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on steam table to cover various foods, and in walk in cooler over cooked pork Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor of walk in freezer Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scooper in white substance under tea area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler covered in white substance Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler wall next to walk in freezer door solid with green mold like substance Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Large clear container with white substance inside, under tea machine in kitchen next to drink station. -large clear containers with white substance inside next to fryers Manager states it's common sense that one is salt and one is sugar he doesn't hire under a 50iQ Warning
- 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. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f cooked previous day the 16th stored in walk in cooler overnight still not 41f Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans 55-69f cooked beef 50-53f 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. Cooked rice 122f stored under shelf in kitchen, moved to cooler to cool down **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed at mop sink on NON-CHEMICAL SIDE OF SPLITTER Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with black residue on white defector Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed a white cloth in handsink near walk in cooler Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cooks in kitchen, manager states they have been here 2 months Repeat Violation 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. Manager showed form but states all names are old employees, emailed operator English and Spanish food reporting agreement forms Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside stored on chart near swinging door Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler on line pooling water at bottom of cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Still no date marking **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Heriberto Jimenez expired 7-8-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for cooks in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cooked rice on steam table used as a scooper 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. Personal head phones store next to tortillas on prep table Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle on cook line Warning
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Bar spoons and whisk stored in sanitizer water at bar Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler on line pooling water at bottom of cooler Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Empanada chicken, cheese and beef in reach in cooler with 9-27-24 date on them today is 10-14. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50f pico 45f shredded lettuce 55f empanadas 59f milk 59f sour cream 51f Flip top reach in cooler in kitchen Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Heriberto Jimenez expired 7-8-24 Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for cooks in kitchen Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance in a clear spray bottle hanging on rack for clean glass near bar Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, plastic containers of margarita mix stored on floor in office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Cases of beef on floor of walk in freezer Admin Complaint
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Still iced build up in walk in freezer Admin Complaint
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and table at server station. Also, tong hanging from fryers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Still stored between wall **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at right side dishmachine lower than flood plain. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Tomato salsa 45f 2 quarts 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. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time or with higher level of ice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Cut tomatoes salsa 45f only first container is on ice Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Only has one available to show Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Still unlabeled Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed mold like substance on ceiling in womens and leaking onto floor.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at server station wet nesting.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, plastic containers of margarita mix stored on floor in office.
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lava bowls used in direct contact with food not smooth or easily cleanable.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and table at server station. Also, tong hanging from fryers. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at hand wash sink at pipe underneath on left side of cookline.
- 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 move to handling clean dishes without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for shrimp served raw in ceviche. Called supplier during inspection and received parasite letter. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers at cookline, raw chicken stored over chorizo.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at right side dishmachine lower than flood plain.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server guacamole station Prepped tomatoes (62-64F) Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for more than 4 hours. Recommend holding on time or with higher level of ice. 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. Corn on line at 97F. Person in charge states keep out for portions of equites. Recommended holding on time or hot. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment indicates "cherna" in multiple locations on menu. When asked what fish is served person in charge provided invoice for pangasius. Cherna is vernacular name for grouper per Seafood List. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink in kitchen, lid stored in back hand wash sink. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under specialty drinks, Pasco sour made with raw egg with no disclosure. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing chemicals unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 19 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White circular styrofoam bowl used to scoop rice.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes stored near dishwasher rack were not inverted.
- 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. Dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine Sanitizer tube appears obstructed.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing beneath sink in dishwasher's area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage with dry storage food items on rear of establishment.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. There is a gap in the ventilation hood above the grill station.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and counter near drink station.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching rice in dry storage area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in and around back of beverage dispensers along cookline.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking beneath hand wash sink in prep area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water pooling in reach in cooler on prep line.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws in bar area are unsealed/uncovered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in storage area and walk in coolers. Beverage dispensers near bar area has rust.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in walk in cooler soiled.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above prep table with single service items.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented tomato can along seam of can at top storage rack in rear of establishment.
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked shelled egg in reach in cooler drawer beneath grill station.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (41-46F - Cold Holding); stored in large bucket at wait station beef shank (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler in storage area. Per employee this food item was just received form the delivery Took temperature of salsa and beef shank food items were 43°F at the end of inspection. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler in prep area blocked by cardboard boxes. Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager able to provide evidence of training for some but not all employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).