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3 TEQUILA'S

12355 HAGEN RANCH RD 607 & 608, Boynton Beach FL 33437 · 561-552-4592

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since June 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6023165
Grade history
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler #1 raw pork stored over raw fish. Operator stored raw pork properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025073133Sep 4, 2025Nov 17, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...Cooked pork 48F in walk in cooler, per manager and Cooke food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....cooked pork date 5/28/26, cooked ground beef date marked 6/6/26 at walk in cooler See stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....cooked pork date 5/28/26, cooked ground beef date marked 6/6/26 at walk in cooler
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...Cooked pork 48F in walk in cooler, per manager and Cooke food was cooked yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....hot salsa 70F, green salsa 68F in squeezed bottle at cook line,, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade, employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....green salsa, cheese dip, cooked chicken, cook pork was 2 / days ago at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...bleach spray, cleaner spray bottle. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed male server washed hands less than 15 seconds. Instructed employee to wash hands.
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server washed hands with no soap. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with manager. Server washed hands.
High priority/12A-20-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler across from stove; raw chicken (43-52F); raw steak (41-47F). Per operator food was not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food stored past the fill line. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked. Per operator milk was opened yesterday at noon. 25 hours has passed. Operator date marked 1/27/26.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked tamales not date marked. Per operator food was prepared yesterday at noon. Per operator 25 hours has passed. Operator date marked 1/27/26.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers after cleaning at warewashing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed below in flip top cooler closest to handwashing sink raw pork stored over dressings. Operator stored raw pork properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler burrito sauce (cooked vegetables) not labeled. Per operator food was prepared 1/6/26. Operator labeled 1/6/26.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle near ware washing station not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food storage container cracked at ware washing station.
Basic/14-38-4
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar area handwashing sink cups stored inside. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken not date marked. Operator labeled 9/2/25.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler #1 raw pork stored over raw fish. Operator stored raw pork properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler chicken and pork not date marked. Operator prepared 06/22/25. Operator placed date mark on both.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.