Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PINEAPPLE TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

1661 US HWY 41 BYPASS S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3724955
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763448
DBPR license6806069

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink and dishwasher area. Repeat from last inspection 6-6-26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#2Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

#3Intermediate11-05-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meatloaf open mold-like substance in nozzles of soda guns at bar.

#6Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.