Inspection Report

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TEQUILA'S MEXICAN BAR AND GRILLE

13731 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3418443
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8604650
DBPR license4606806

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef, raw beef over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator rearranged freezer for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap, paper towels provided at handwash sink at entrance to bar. Operator placed both at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside back entrance to kitchen.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board, prep line. Operator removed the phone. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood over cook line and removable vents soiled with accumulation of grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.