MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10041 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR STE 170 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Cinnamon sugar stored in non food grade container next to ice machine. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, hands not prop washed. Observed cooked touching raw beef, then handling other foods and work surfaces, utensils and wiping cloth with soiled gloves. Discussed with operator proper glove use and when to wash hands, operator discussed with employee who promptly washed hands and donned new gloves before continuing work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach-in cooler drawers cook line, fully thawed salmon in labeled reduced-oxygen packaging. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well housemade cheese sauce (111F – Hot Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator moved to microwave for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In Beer walk-in cooler ; housemade tomato salsa (47F at 12:00 to 47F at 1:05 – Cooling) ambient cooling in 5 gallon plastic bucket with cover. Operator uncovered container, discussed cooling techniques with operator. Operator states they will use ice to encourage proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks and three server/bartenders present handling food, no certified food managerAÂ present. Certified food managerAÂ arrived at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.AÂ **Warning**
Basic 2
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach-in cooler drawers cook line, fully thawed salmon in labeled reduced-oxygen packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
10-14-5Basic – Ice buckets stored on floor between uses at entrance to kitchen. Operator hung the buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.