Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MR TEQUILA CUISINE

10391 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3390925
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8608681
DBPR license4607558

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dry sugar and salt bulk use bins stored in containers soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed food containers containing salt and sugar in bulk in use bins soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for measuring temperature of high temp dishwasher. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed no measuring device for high temperature dish machine showed operator 2 different styles they could use. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance on interior back surface of ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed black mold like substance in top rear interior of ice machine. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup,of food debris on reach in cooler door handles. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic13-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employee working with soiled apron. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed employee with soiled wiping cloths hanging from their apron. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in refrigerators torn and in need of replacement. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed gaskets in poor repair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed tongs stored on handle of cart next to fryer on cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed dry chicken stock container on shelf next to cook line with no lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed dry cooking chicken stock container un lidded on dry storage shelf. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter, not being stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed wiping cloth on cookline not stored in sanitizing solution. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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.