MR TEQUILA CUISINE
10391 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero FL 33928 · 6783649441
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw salmon in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken and raw beef on the cook line at 51F operator stated it was prepared 1 1/2 hours ago. Operator moved items into the walk in cooler on ice to rapidly cool.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in the ice machine on the back interior wall in the top of the bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in the salt and sugar bulk in use containers in the rear of kitchen in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed unlidded cup of water next to the steam table.. operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on the reach in freezer next to the 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over ready to eat shrimp in reach-in cooler on cook line. The cook was told to moved the raw chicken and raw beef beside the raw salmon and raw talipa on bottom shelf on reach-in cooler on cook line. Printed out HR Form 5030-099 Proper Storage. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat Violation**
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken above raw salmon and raw talipa in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken and raw beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler under the raw salmon and raw talipa.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The operator cleaner microwave during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine in preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler.
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 cleaned chicken breast and steaks in ziplock bags in the walk in freezer not date marked.
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 commercially packaged salmon not removed from package before thawing, the salmon is labeled to remove from package prior to thawing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in lidded cup of water on the make table cutting board on the cookline. Operator discarded the cup.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust stains on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris, observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed bacon wrapped peppers in the walk in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 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 dish washer not wash hands in between changing from dirty to clean dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in the walk in cooler above cooked shrimp, both uncovered.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw product then handle clean serving utensils no handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on the cook line soiled with food debris.
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/ Onserved 7 employees present no person present with proof of CFM certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or dispenser not working at the handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser not working at the handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black like substance in the top interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the cook line above the make table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair protection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the servers kitchen ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on the left side of the cook line with a build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets with buildup of food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler not covered, observed bacon wrapped shrimp in the walk in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch towels on apron to wipe off his hands no handwashing or changing of gloves. Spoke with operator regarding proper handwashing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored above cooked ready or eat shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on rear interior of ice machine bin.
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 not removed from commercial packaging before thawing.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to the ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets with buildup of food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed building up of food debris on the manual can opener blade by the ice cream freezer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no temperature measuring device for hot water sanitizing in a high temperature dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup f black mold like substance in the interior and door of the ice machine next to the 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as a scoop in the cooked beans in a bus tub in the walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed building up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle and n contact with ice in the servers station area of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust on the interior walk in cooler fan guards.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dry sugar and salt bulk use bins stored in containers soiled with food debris.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for measuring temperature of high temp dishwasher.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance on interior back surface of ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup,of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employee working with soiled apron.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in refrigerators torn and in need of replacement.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed dry chicken stock container on shelf next to cook line with no lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter, not being stored in sanitizing solution.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato paste in walk in cooler opened. Informed operator can needs to be discarded.
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 go from handling dirty dishes to removing clean dish and putting them away after removing them from the dishwashing machine.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty apron and towels without washing hands and putting on clean gloves before handling food, spoke with operator about proper hand washing.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dry sugar and salt bulk use bins stored in containers soiled with food debris.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw non commercially packaged pork above ready to eat cake.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw salmon in walk in cooler.
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. Observed raw pork not commercially packaged above raw shrimp in walk in freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change task from using wiping cloth to clean surfaces to handling clean utensils and plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Spoke with operator regarding proper hand washing and glove usage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed squeeze bottle of sanitizer on top of warmer box where they keep the tortillas warm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kits for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for measuring temperature of high temp dishwasher.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on back prep line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance on interior back surface of ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup,of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed un lidded container on cookline above prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food on pick up line in kitchen where the food is trayed up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweatshirts and purses on dry storage rack next to cook line.
Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employee working with soiled apron.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in refrigerators torn and in need of replacement.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and beef in plastic tub stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle on cook line.
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 of scoop in contact with sugar in bulk bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on interior of reach in cooler shelves.
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
Stored food not covered. Observed dry chicken stock container on shelf next to cook line with no lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed build up of food debris on kitchen walls. Observed floor soiled in walk in cooler, in dishwashing area and along the walls in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter, not being stored in sanitizing solution.
Sep 15, 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line at waist level hanging on plastic cart next to fryers.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 pounds of T bones at 61F, 12 pounds of prime rib at 58F, 10 pounds of salmon at 58F, 6 pounds of tilapia at 61F, 20 pounds of chicken at 55F, 20 pounds of cut steak at 51F, 12 pounds of flank steak at 56F for more than four hours on the cook line in a under counter refrigerator according to the owner they stocked the line at 11 a.m. this morning. Observed 15 pounds of T bones at 61F, 12 pounds of prime rib at 58F, 10 pounds of salmon at 58F, 6 pounds of tilapia at 61F, 20 pounds of chicken at 55F, 20 pounds of cut steak at 51F, 12 pounds of flank steak at 56F for more than four hours on the cook line in a under counter refrigerator according to the owner they stocked the line at 11 a.m. this morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 15 pounds of T bones at 61F, 12 pounds of prime rib at 58F, 10 pounds of salmon at 58F, 6 pounds of tilapia at 61F, 20 pounds of chicken at 55F, 20 pounds of cut steak at 51F, 12 pounds of flank steak at 56F for more than four hours on the cook line in a under counter refrigerator according to the owner they stocked the line at 11 a.m. this morning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk bean container scoop beans between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar ice service area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line at waist level hanging on plastic cart next to fryers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with sugar and salt in bulk service container on back kitchen area next to bag in box soda rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bulk containers of rice and beans next to walk in cooler with sides and lid of containers heavily soiled.
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.