MR. TEQUILA CANTINA INC
3969 CATTLEMAN ROAD, SUITE 140-150
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851767
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed medium size green cutting board on cook line with cut marks.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 3 tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to steam table on cook line.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at triple sink without vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun noodle at bar.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed mop buckets stored in front of hand wash sink between ice machine and mop sink.
Inspection Date: 11/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709137
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703221
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 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 tongs with handle in raw chicken. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs missing in 2 bathrooms in back hallway.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler: Cold holding shredded beef 47F, ground beef 46F, pork 47F, flan 46F, refried beans 47F.Manager moved all product to walk in freezer and called for service. Manager checked temperature earlier and was at 41F, current ambient 48F . Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap in men's room. Manager added. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733270
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stacked pans on storage shelf wet nesting.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Removed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491838
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed Observed in walkin cooler Cold Holding Beef Taco 59F. Stop sale on beef taco dated 3/3/24.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walkin cooler Cold Holding Beef Taco 59F, Pork 45F. Stop sale on beef taco dated 3/3/24.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda gun. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed ice and cut orange in hand wash sink at wait station by soda machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed pork and beef pulled from freezer without pull date. Explained to manager proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 9/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491587
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354796
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle. Manager corrected by removing. 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.Observed handle touching sugar and flour in bulk bins. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket between cook line and Dishwashing Machine at 0 ppm Chlorine.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0ppm, manager called for service. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cold Holding Walkin Cooler Salsa 49F, Flan 45F, BlackBeans 45F, Red Sauce 45F, Beef 45F, Cooked Potato 47F Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda nozzle at bar. Observed can opener blade soiled employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed Hand wash sink outside Walkin Freezer blocked with food tray and wood. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in wait station, employee corrected by adding new roll. Corrected On-Site