TEQUILAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10915 BAYMEADOWS RD BAY #101 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chorizo and beef stored over cut tomatoes in drawers on cook line. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on cook line at 109, 127F. Person in charge began reheating. Pork on cook line at 113F, person in charge reheated to 202F. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-13-5High Priority – Wastewater on ground of establishment. When in use, wastewater from back hand wash sink by triple sink drains onto the ground. Person in charge added catch bucket during inspection. Will utilize until pipe can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in server area and in bar with debris buildup.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels in employee restroom. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employees due to all certificates falsified. Observed dates expired 2025 written over to expire in 2029. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish pit area with acid per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink by triple sink, on left side of cook line, and at server area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler on floor. Observed damage to the wall by the back door. Observed gaps in ceiling tiles above bag in box soda storage.
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed flying insect sticky tape over bag in box soda, over prep table in back kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of tortilla shells stored uncovered on top shelf above prep line. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:58 PM.
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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.