TIENDA Y RESTAURANT TEQUILAS
639 10 ST · EAST PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in non food grade bag on steam line. Owner removed rice from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked octopus in reach in freezer. Owner moved fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Obviously cooked pepper sauce hot held at 92f. Owner placed in steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quantenary test strips on site.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar sink.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in place. T bone steak on menu. Inspector provided consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with yellow liquid in them. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in kitchen hallway. Observed missing tiles in front of walk in cooler.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed, owner put up current license. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Owner moved cell phone. observed dirty aprons stored on shelf next to crackers and tea bags. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor in hallway. Owner moved oil to dunnage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum foil and food pans stored on shelf next to paint. Owner removed foil and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed flatware stored prong up. Owner placed handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted/pitted shelves in walk-in coolers.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by flip top cooler soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.