MR. TEQUILA CANTINA INC
3969 CATTLEMAN ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-312-5110
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed Observed in walkin cooler Cold Holding Beef Taco 59F. Stop sale on beef taco dated 3/3/24.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bactine on shelf next to food pans. Manager relocated medicine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Employee added.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top of reach in cooler on cook line, cold holding sour cream 45F, salsa 45F. Operator will call for service and closed lid to unit which was ambient 42.8F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black substance on rear wall of ice bin.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of both reach in coolers on cook line.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at triple sink without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun noodle at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed mop buckets stored in front of hand wash sink between ice machine and mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed medium size green cutting board on cook line with cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 3 tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to steam table on cook line.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler: Cold holding shredded beef 47F, ground beef 46F, pork 47F, flan 46F, refried beans 47F.Manager moved all product to walk in freezer and called for service. Manager checked temperature earlier and was at 41F, current ambient 48F.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap in men's room. Manager added.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs with handle in raw chicken. Manager removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs missing in 2 bathrooms in back hallway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stacked pans on storage shelf wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Removed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed Observed in walkin cooler Cold Holding Beef Taco 59F. Stop sale on beef taco dated 3/3/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walkin cooler Cold Holding Beef Taco 59F, Pork 45F. Stop sale on beef taco dated 3/3/24.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda gun. Manager cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed ice and cut orange in hand wash sink at wait station by soda machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed pork and beef pulled from freezer without pull date. Explained to manager proper procedures.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket between cook line and Dishwashing Machine at 0 ppm Chlorine.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0ppm, manager called for service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cold Holding Walkin Cooler Salsa 49F, Flan 45F, BlackBeans 45F, Red Sauce 45F, Beef 45F, Cooked Potato 47F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda nozzle at bar. Observed can opener blade soiled employee corrected by cleaning.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed Hand wash sink outside Walkin Freezer blocked with food tray and wood. Manager corrected by removing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in wait station, employee corrected by adding new roll.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle. Manager corrected by removing.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed handle touching sugar and flour in bulk bins. Manager corrected by removing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Open dumpster lid.
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