TEQUILA SUNRISE MEXICAN GRILL
TEQUILA SUNRISE MEXICAN GRILL maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in OAKLAND PARK. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
4711 North Dixie Highway
Florida, 33334
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872870
- 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. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server washed hands with soap and warm water Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to soda rack blocked by garbage can Employee removed garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a bluish liquid located under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10700086
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands I 3Compartment sink Employee washed hands in Handwashing sink and put new gloves on Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Hand wash sink next to sea rack Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Inspection Date: 1/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482393
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jalapeño sauce 47F Mixed vegetables 47F Manager moved items to Walk In Cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by plastic buckets. Manager removed buckets Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar Manager replaced soap Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339938
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
- 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. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic containers. Not portioned or prep Per operator held over 24 hours. See stop sale.
- 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. Observed dishwasher chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored covered in deep plastic containers.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) in over stacked pan not in contact with ice . Per operator held less than one hour . Employee added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator procedures Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored covered in covered deep plastic containers.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator sign Corrected On-Site