MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
491 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed approximately 7 flies at paper towel dispenser at wait station. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At hooded reach in cooler proximal to flat top grill , Observed ambient air temperature at 52°F. Observed the following temperatures: sliced tomatoes ; Plant Foods (47°F – Cold Holding), raw chicken ; Poultry (50°F – Cold Holding), raw beef ; Beef (51°F – Cold Holding). Advised operator to assess ice to food. **Warning**
02C-01-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, observed black beans prepared on 8-30-19 in use. Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, observed black beans prepared on 8-30-19 in use. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At wall behind dish storage, observed two live roaches. On floor proximal to flat top grill, observed one live roach. On floor under stove, observed one live roach. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At preparation table, observed queso cooling at 92°F at approximately 16:10. At walk in cooler at approximately 16:15, observed broth cooling at 47°F. At approximately 16:48, observed queso cooling at 91°F. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink proximal to rear kitchen exit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink proximal to rear kitchen exit. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
03D-19-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. At preparation table, observed queso cooling at 92°F at approximately 16:10. At approximately 16:48, observed queso cooling at 91°F. **Warning**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
08B-45-4Basic – Case of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Single door Reach-in cooler and black double door reach in cooler at bar and single door reach in cooler gasket at wait station torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from handle at preparation sink. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.