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MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

491 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390251
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496841
DBPR license5104314

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Beef (47F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (48F – Cold Holding) all date marked 12/4/23. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items and called for repair. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Beef (47F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (48F – Cold Holding) all date marked 12/4/23. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items and called for repair. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area by exit door. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.