TEQUILA'S MEXICAN BAR AND GRILLE
13731 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed white fish served in ceviche with no parasite destruction available. Observed parasite destruction letter received before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two hand wash sinks at bar furthest of kitchen area blocked with containers in them. Operator working on moving items to allow access to hand wash sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not marked with consumer advisory indicating a raw product. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink furthest from kitchen with no paper towel or soap. Operator provided paper towel or soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed sauces containing cooked peppers pulled from freezer and not properly date marked to indicate the remaining time available. Operator provided proper dates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in the sugar. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's restroom. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal and plastic pans/containers. Operator educated employees on proper storage. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair. When lid is lifted top section lifts off from bottom ice bin, creating an area not properly sealed or protected from contamination from outside sources. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above washed, cut and portioned produce. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.