Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MR TEQUILA CUISINE

10391 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3604936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10890024
DBPR license4607558

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer not wash hands in between changing from dirty to clean dishes.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in the walk in cooler above cooked shrimp, both uncovered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw product then handle clean serving utensils no handwashing.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on the cook line soiled with food debris.

#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Onserved 7 employees present no person present with proof of CFM certificate.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or dispenser not working at the handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser not working at the handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black like substance in the top interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the cook line above the make table.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair protection.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the servers kitchen ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on the left side of the cook line with a build up of food debris.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on the cook line.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler not covered, observed bacon wrapped shrimp in the walk in freezer not covered.

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.