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AQUA TEQUILA

8950 US HWY 301 N STE 133, Parrish FL 34219 · 941-786-5022

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106172
Grade history
JAN 26
FEB 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 22, 2026 · No Vacuum Breaker on threaded splitter. Time Extended
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above ready to eat dessert in reach in cooler. Employee Removed bacon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle containing a purple chemical stored near mop sink with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open drink stored in reach in cooler next to ready to eat food. Employee removed open drink from reach in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed bar ice machine with ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. Employee removed handle from ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at hand sink next to dish machine leaking.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes with gloves and proceed to handle clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Dishwasher removed gloves and washed hands as well as rewashed the clean dishes.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink without hot running water. Manager turned on water to handwashing sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored above corn meal on dry storage shelf. Manager removed speaker.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food storage containers stored wet nesting on dish washing room shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under hand washing sink near oven.
Basic/36-22-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups in cardboard box stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 28, 2026Inspection 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.