BLUE TEQUILA
14525 TAMIAMI TRL 5,6,7, North Port FL 34287 · 941.888.5332
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in/pull out drawer (under grill on right hand side) cut tomatoes,cut onions and peppers,chorizo, and marinated chicken temping at 46F. Spoke with manager and she iced down the product and called for repair.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine sanitizer solution. Observed no sink and surface sanitizer solution test kit for the three compartment sink.
Aug 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 an employee handle soiled sheet pans then handle clean metal food containers without washing hands. The metal containers were rewashed. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored over containers of aguas frescas in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (44F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed ambient temperature of the cooler at 40F. The operator to monitor the temperatures and take corrective action if necessary. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at the table side guacamole station. The operator stated the cut tomatoes had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator added ice to cool the tomatoes.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine sanitizer solution. Observed no sink and surface sanitizer solution test kit for the three compartment sink.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed plastic pitchers used for margarita mixes stored underneath the paper towel dispenser behind the bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on a container with cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the old label and placed a correct date mark on the container.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a plastic to go bag used to store corn tortillas in direct contact with the food. The operator properly stored the tortillas.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle raw chicken then wipe gloves hands on a wiping cloth then handle clean dishware. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic container.
Dumpster has no lid or lid open/broken.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface on the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath the sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Observed employee washing hands in hand sink, after explaining why they need to wash hands in hand washing sink only.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in served ally with ice and limes from a glass inside sink. Observed operator cleaning out sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on lowboy reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on a cambro. Observed employee removing label and rewatching cambro.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed shield in ice machine with black mold like substance on it. Observed employee cleaning shield completely.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on an employee, prepping food. Observed employee put on hat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, low boy coolers, gasket soiled. Observed employee cleaning all gaskets on low boy.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed at bar 4 copper strainers for straining drinks. Coached operator on the do's and donut's with copper.
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 open in walk in without a date mark. Observed operator date marking milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area cutting board With stains on it. Observed operator throwing away cutting board.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 4oz Togo cup being used as a scoop. Observed operator removing cup and throwing away.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of reach in coolers, oven doors, walk in cooler with food debris on back side of handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in bar, cutting board with a lot of grooves in it. Observed operator throw away cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint. Observed cook putting on his hat.
Stored food not covered. Observed bins of chips uncovered on make line. Observed operator covering bins.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in bar keg cooler
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler at server station. Observed manager remove and throw away said drink
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with handles down on drying shelf dried. Asked what their silverware procedure is. And Educated manager and dish washer the proper procedures for storing silverware correctly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cups on line not inverted with open end down. Observed Manager inverting properly
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed Togo containers not protected from splash from soap in bar. Observed manager moving containers to a proper location.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of reach in cooler located in server area
Stored food not covered. Observed Chili Relanos stored in freezer above tamales without covering on either one
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar stored with out identifying label. Observed manager telling employee to label said container
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook with gloves on getting paper towel dispenser key out of a plastic cup with ink pens, screwdriver, thermometer, etc in side it, then returning to grill line. Did not wash hands, change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in/pull out drawer (under grill on right hand side) cut tomatoes,cut onions and peppers,chorizo, and marinated chicken temping at 46F. Spoke with manager and she iced down the product and called for repair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by grill station and prep station. Observed cook getting key to paper towel dispenser and manager changing towels.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in bar area broken tile and missing tile.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer tamales and chili relinos on hotel pans, not covered, frozen hard.
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