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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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. Observed a large container of cooked ground beef (47F – Cooling) and 2 containers of refried bean (48F – Cooling) from last night more than 6 hours in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator informed employee to manually sanitize food containers in three compartment sink and contact the dish machine repair company. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed food containers with soap, rinsed with spray faucet, then placed on storage shelves to air dry without sanitized. Discussed proper manually ware washing procedures with operator. Operator educated employee at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw fish fillets stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw fish to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a large container of cooked ground beef (47F – Cooling) and 2 containers of refried bean (48F – Cooling) from last night more than 6 hours in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a large container of cooked ground beef (47F – Cooling) and 2 containers of refried bean (48F – Cooling) both covered and deeper than 4 inches cooling more than 6 hours from last night in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New manager: Miguel Mendoza **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water stored over prep table while prepping meat. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice machine missing cover lid, drinking ices stored with no protection at all times. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.