Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

491 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3583465
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10798753
DBPR license5104314

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 17, 2025 2:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 18, 2025 11:14 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 3 live roaches found in bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 2 Dead roaches in bar area and 1 dead roach in room next to bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and walk 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. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

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