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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TEQUILAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

10915 BAYMEADOWS RD BAY #101 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3668916
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13531063
DBPR license2613323

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 31, 2026 2:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 3, 2026 8:50 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect land on single service to go container. Person in charge killed flying insect and discarded container. Observed one flying insect on wall at mop sink area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on floor, exterior of cardboard boxes holding tortillas chips under prep table in back hallway. Person in charge began killing and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce made with roasted peppers at 64F sitting on counter at server line. Person in charge states has been out for 3 hours, moved to reach in cooler holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insect spray stored on case of tortillas in back kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris accumulation on blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees on duty working at establishment since 7.2025 with no proof of training.

#13Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork frozen 3/11 thawed 3 days ago not redate marked.

#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at server line hand wash sink, hand wash sink in back hallway near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches in the floor under back hall prep table area with dry good storage. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on the floor behind cookline. Observed one dead roach on stainless steel prep table with dry spice storage above it. Observed three dead roaches on floor under back shelving to right of ice machine. Observed one dead roach on wall at mop sink area. Observed one dead roach under small white reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed two dead roaches on floor under back in box soda storage in back hall that leads to employee restroom. Person in charge began discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cookline with grease accumulation. Wall along back prep area with several holes, not completely sealed on corners. Ceiling at cookline with debris accumulation. Ceiling tile missing over bag in box soda, to right of cookline.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris accumulation on surface under cookline. Mold like substance on shelves in walk in cooler.

#4Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool stored on case of tortillas. Screw driver stored on plate. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Taco shells on cookline stored uncovered, several items in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Person in charge began covering. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 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.