DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DON TEQUILA

Eagle Creek Center Boulevard
Florida, 32832
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891928

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the reach in freezer.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The cell phone was properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable behind the bar.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The tongs were properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom surface of the unfrozen margarita dispenser soiled with a black mold like substance.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the server expo line. The spoons were properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of raw beef stored stacked on top of each other. The operator properly stored and covered the containers of raw beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt and sugar removed from original packaging not labeled in the storage area.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee return to the cook line from outside not change gloves before handling a clean plate. Observed an employee wipe gloves on a soiled cloth then handle cheese before placing the plate in the oven. The employee was educated on proper glove protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of WD-40 stored near a microwave at the entrance to the cook line. The chemical was properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a ladder a chemical buckets.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. 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.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723049

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed three packages of Reduced Oxygen Packaged salmon not opened after thawing. Operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish room, and front line of kitchen
  • 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. In Walk in cooler, observed, cooked beef (54F - Cooling ). Per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator discarded beef.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Walk in cooler, observed, cooked beef (54F - Coooling). Per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator discarded beef.

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495386

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At mop sink and utility sink.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near walk in freezer
  • 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator replaced empty sanitizer with a new bucket. Secondary test; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons being stored in drink ice. Operator discarded affected ice, and moved pan of lemons See stop sale. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink. Operator replenished towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495104

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345295

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. At front counter reach in cooler handle has duct tape repair. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep area frozen meats thawing with no running water, operator turned water on Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old chemicals and equipment around dumpster Warning
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside back door. Educated operator about proper wastewater disposal Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is remodeling a storage area inside the kitchen to allow a walk in freezer. Provided information to contact plan review about any equipment, seating or other changes from original plans of establishment Warning