SENOR TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL
12950 RACE TRACK RD SUITE 101 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large containers of cooked ground beef (cooked at 4pm yesterday, 44-47F at 1:25pm, – Cooling) and large pot of cooked lamb (cooked at 4pm yesterday, 44-45F at 1:25pm, – Cooling) overnight more than 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ground beef and cooked lamb cooled more than 6 hours and not reached to 41F.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 containers of cooked ground beef 44-47F and a pot of cooked lamb 44-45F covered and deeper than 4 inches cooling in walk-in cooler more than 6 hours from last night in walk-in cooler.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Carlos Castro.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 7
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water drains over the soda syrup shelf to the floor at kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Ice machine lid disrepair and removed. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walk-in cooler by mop sink and ice machine.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Large ice machine missing the lid to cover and protect the ice at kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawing in room temperature. Employee moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:44 PM.
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.