Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TEQUILA ACCENT

2725 MINTON ROAD · WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3381163
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8477939
DBPR license1506669

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken wings in cookline unit **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator not following instructions on packaging for raw fish to be removed from package during thawing – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (53F – Cold Holding) in cookline unit, stocked at 11, suggest rapid chill on items Sour cream 37F salsa (37-52F – Cold Holding), held in ice, placed out on line at 11, suggested rapid chill on salsa **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cookline Interior of white chest freezer at bar black like substance – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice water into hand sink, educated employee on proper use of hand sink – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by cookline At bar hand wash sink – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cookline unit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean plates and bowls stored on cookline and under steam well had left over food debris and dust accumulated on them, operator moved to dish pit **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 fillets oh raw mahi completely thawed in drawers under cookline – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under water heater, operator cleaned up – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. At entrance to dish pit area wall stripping coming off **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between coolers – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dish pit area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at end of cookline – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go tin containers not inverted or protected **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline right unit – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink leaking onto floor – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On expo line – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt on cookline – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.