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MR TEQUILA

2700 IMMOKALEE RD UNIT 12, Naples FL 34110 · 239-431-5378

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2102752
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house salsa made with cut tomatoes, tomatillos and spices date marked 10/17. Educated operator on proper date marking and operator discarded salsa.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026002922Nov 24, 2025Feb 4, 2026$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several large batches of sauces with no date marking 7-23-25
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will send bar glasses to kitchen until machine is serviced.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Dishwasher 0ppm this visit Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar being used as a dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several large batches of sauces with no date marking 7-23-25
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will send bar glasses to kitchen until machine is serviced.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar being used as a dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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/ Observed two servers and two cooks handling food with no certified food manager present. During inspection Ivan Plascencia Munos 8-6-23 came to work.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine observed no soap at Hand washing sink. Operator replaced batteries to dispenser
Intermediate/31B-03-4/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 several large batches of sauces with no date marking 7-23-25
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on ice machine, and ice scoop at soda station. Operator moved scoops.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chipotle peppers. Operator removed can from storage area.
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near ice machine, Hand washing sink being blocked by equipment. Operator moved items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large amounts of sauces and chile rellenos with no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar and Three compartment sink observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chipotle peppers. Operator removed can from storage area.
Basic/08B-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. At ice machine, observed ice scoop laying on a box. Operator moved ice scoop.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on kitchen floor
Basic/29-03-4
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 Intermediate12 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 dishware then handle the food contact surface of a serving spoon. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chorizo.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves wipe hands on a soiled towel then handle clean dishware. The employee was educated on proper gloves protocols.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine blocked by a fan and a dolly. The operator moved the obstructions from the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for salsa in the glass door reach in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the kitchen.
Basic/36-12-4
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for beans and sugar not stored above the food.
Basic/10-01-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine.
Basic/33-38-4
Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface used to store unwashed onions.
Basic/14-33-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon wrapped jalapeños and raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the foods in a reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar removed from the original packaging not labeled in the kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located in kitchen, blocked by step ladder. Operator removed to make accessible.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located on cook line, used to clear food debris off cutting board. Advised operator to only use hand wash sink for hand washing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Found in rice container, bowl stored in container and being used as scoop, no handle. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils, not stored inverted in kitchen. Operator advised and re-cleaned and sanitized silverware and stored inverted.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on drying rack by dishwasher. Operator advised to properly dry clean and sanitized dishes and pans.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Found in bar ice well. Operator advised to keep handle from direct contact with ice during storage.
Basic/10-08-5
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with American cheese. Educated operator on switching to food grade containers.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by ice buckets. Operator removed buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar and main bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in contact with frozen chicken. Educated operator on proper storage.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer removed from original packaging stored above raw beef and macaroni and cheese. Educated operator on proper storage when removed from commercial packaging. Operator in process of moving items.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house salsa made with cut tomatoes, tomatillos and spices date marked 10/17. Educated operator on proper date marking and operator discarded salsa.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed salmon bearing label to remove from packaging before thawing, thawed and still in packaging. Operator opened packaging for proper storage. Repeat 4/27/2023
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4

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.