Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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AQUA TEQUILA

8950 US HWY 301 N STE 133 · PARRISH · Manatee County · FL 34219

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3713442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751935
DBPR license5106172

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following item above 41F: Cheese (53F – Cold Holding). Cheese was placed inside reach in cooler 2 hours prior to inspection per manager. Manager placed cheese inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar soda gun nozzle near ice machine soiled.

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle stored above mop sink without label. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at interior bar area soiled.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored above bags of shredded cheese. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on drying shelf near dish machine in kitchen.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels attached on multiple metal containers on drying shelf in kitchen.

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.