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
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cut onions.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin outside back kitchen area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing watering dishroom area and walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Fresh salsa bins stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-03-4Basic – 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**
08B-12-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – 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 employees. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.