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MR. TEQUILA CANTINA INC

3969 CATTLEMAN ROAD, SUITE 140-150 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3564843
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10703221
DBPR license6805590

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-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**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap in men's room. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

#2Basic10-01-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs missing in 2 bathrooms in back hallway.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.