MR TEQUILA
Tequila
Florida, 34287
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for salsa in the glass door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the kitchen.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed the scoop handles used for beans and sugar not stored above the food.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface used to store unwashed onions.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon wrapped jalapeños and raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the foods in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar removed from the original packaging not labeled in the kitchen.
- 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 an employee handle soiled dishware then handle the food contact surface of a serving spoon. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chorizo. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves wipe hands on a soiled towel then handle clean dishware. The employee was educated on proper gloves protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine blocked by a fan and a dolly. The operator moved the obstructions from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink. Repeat Violation
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
- 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.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on the cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Found in rice container, bowl stored in container and being used as scoop, no handle. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils, not stored inverted in kitchen. Operator advised and re-cleaned and sanitized silverware and stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on drying rack by dishwasher. Operator advised to properly dry clean and sanitized dishes and pans. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Found in bar ice well. Operator advised to keep handle from direct contact with ice during storage.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located in kitchen, blocked by step ladder. Operator removed to make accessible. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located on cook line, used to clear food debris off cutting board. Advised operator to only use hand wash sink for hand washing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side bar.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with American cheese. Educated operator on switching to food grade containers. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by ice buckets. Operator removed buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar and main bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
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. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine. Corrected On-Site
- 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 salmon bearing label to remove from packaging before thawing, thawed and still in packaging. Operator opened packaging for proper storage. Repeat 4/27/2023 Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in contact with frozen chicken. Educated operator on proper storage.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer removed from original packaging stored above raw beef and macaroni and cheese. Educated operator on proper storage when removed from commercial packaging. Operator in process of moving items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house salsa made with cut tomatoes, tomatillos and spices date marked 10/17. Educated operator on proper date marking and operator discarded salsa. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).