MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
491 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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 in main kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran dishwasher multiple times and Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting in dishwasher area. Person in charge separated dishes to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. oor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.