EL TEQUILAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1784 S RIDGEWOOD AVE · SOUTH DAYTONA · Volusia County · FL 32119
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03D-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Queso up to 64F in the middle, refried beans 65F, caldo 48F, Birria 52F, beef tips 45F, caldo mares 50F, black beans 48F, sauce 58F, sauce 45F. cooling from somewhere between midnight and 3:45 am. At 10:50 am and 11:50 am **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: -no cooling observed during callback inspection while establishment was not open to the public **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 in the steam table water 1 behind microwaves 1 on prep table 2 around reach in cooler gaskets 1 in dry storage on the shelf 1 on floor in front of prep table 2 in the bar on the floor **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: -2 dead roaches on floor in bar area near 3 compartment sink **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Wash sink with sprayer drains on to the floor next to the dish machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:04 AM.
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.