MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
491 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table In house made cheese sauce (109F – Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat to 165°F.
Intermediate 1
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk in cooler in house made cheese sauce date marked 9/4/24. Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in freezer on 9/4/24 and pulled from freezer on 9/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Person in charge date marked 9/10/24. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 4
36-22-4Basic – Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.