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TEQUILA CANTINA MEXICAN KITCHEN

3551 WEDGEWOOD LN · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3395329
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8513623
DBPR license7000414

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (55F – Cooling) operator states rice was cooked yesterday

#4High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rinsed soiled pan, touched clean pans in the dish machine to put on drying rack.

#5High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Beans in kitchen area stored in Brute container with soiled lid

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (55F – Cooling) operator states rice was cooked yesterday

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to beverage station. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic06-09-1

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. Fish in reach in cooler at cook line

#2Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.