EL TEQUILA SUNRISE INC

Food safety records indicate EL TEQUILA SUNRISE INC in OCOEE has 6 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

Silver Star Road
Florida, 34761
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/12/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10955714

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in cooler over multiple ready to eat items. Operator moved 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. -Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Various Salsas in front service cooler. Not time marked. Operator put time mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean and sausage soup 114-122F hot holding . Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 180f for temperature recovery Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ice machine
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at ice machine
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No proof of plan

11/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10716695

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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. Scoop in beans. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

8/28/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8731832

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine in disrepair.
  • 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. Scoop in flour. Manager stood scoop up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 28-27-5:High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation
  • 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.provided form and employee signed. Corrected On-Site

11/9/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8547961

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Turned on side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Staff placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corn flour. Manager stood up scoop. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with other items. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish thawed without venting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Thaw fish without ventilation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8456915

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 9 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Turned on side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Staff placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corn flour. Manager stood up scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with other items. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish thawed without venting.
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Thaw fish without ventilation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (125F - Hot Holding); por (125F - Hot Holding); cow tounge (125F - Hot Holding) . In table less than 4 hours management turned heat on the table up. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams for 90 days.
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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.

7/27/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8388403

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in bar and hallway restrooms.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Stand up freezer outside next to ice machine.
  • 32-06-4:Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Door on bar side missing.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License are expired as of 04-01-2023 please renew as soon as possible. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Provided operator with form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no certified manager. Certified manager came in during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next yo ice machine. Corrected On-Site