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TEQUILAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

10915 BAYMEADOWS RD BAY #101 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405192
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8548510
DBPR license2613323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee run hand through hair, then touch tortilla with hand. Person in charge discarded tortilla and had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop cheese, cheese, sour cream at 48-50F. Lid open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit 48F during inspection. Observed water buildup on bottom of unit. Person in charge moved to another unit holding temperature. In walk in cooler chicken, beef, beans, salsa 45-47F. Observed door open to repair threshold during inspection. Person in charge states has been repaired for last 1 hour. Person in charge closed door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork on cookline with heat turned off at 109F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on shelf with bag in box soda. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at server area and bar with debris buildup. Observed mold like substance buildup on bar margarita nozzle right side.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink at bar.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at two hand wash sinks water only reaching 78F. Person in charge states due to be fixed this week. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime buildup observed in dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer not observed at employee restroom.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Margarita mix stored in containers on floor in bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair at server area, under tortilla dry storage in back kitchen, under counter in server area, in employee restroom. Recommend adding cove molding. Also, tile missing by dishmachine. Also, ceiling tiles missing over bag in box storage in hall by employee restroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.