MR TEQUILA GRILL
3126 TAMIAMI TRL N, Naples FL 34103 · 239-304-8629
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler; homemade tomatoes salsa (51F - Cooling). Per operator salsa prepared and started cooling over night. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began to set up three computers sink with sanitizer, chlorine.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the reach on cooler below cook top observed three packs of fully thawed salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the server station observed house made tomato salsa (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were out for less than 30 minutes. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Operator placed foods back in to cold unit
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ramiro date issued: 6/7/21
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No soap provided at handwash sink located at the bar. Operator provided hand soap.
Floor area covered with standing water at the entrance of the walk in cooler.
In the reach on cooler below cook top observed three packs of fully thawed salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 area Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator stated only the dishwasher machine in the main kitchen will be used.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Discussed with operator that all dish ware should be taken to the main dish machine in the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, observed a container of raw ground beef stored on top of a box of avocados. Operator moved raw ground beef for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On the cook line, observed 4 packs of raw tilapia fish 7 packs of raw salmon completely thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to the entrance of the walk in cooler.
The ice drink maker dispenser located at the bar Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the back storage area.
Floor area covered with standing water located at the entrance of walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bar observed utensils stored in water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water and placed utensils in container without water.
On the cook line, observed 4 packs of raw tilapia fish 7 packs of raw salmon completely thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the prep sink, observed a container of raw chicken. Operator stated chicken was in the thawing process. Discussed with operator better thawing methods, such as in the walk in cooler or under cold running water. Operator placed raw chicken under cold running water.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator replaced empty container of chlorine sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler by the service area raw beef is stored above flour tortillas. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In 5he drawer cooler under the grill, 4, 8 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon that is marked to be removed from the packaging before thawing still in the reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
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. In 5he drawer cooler under the grill, 4, 8 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon that is marked to be removed from the packaging before thawing still in the reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets on the lid to the ice cream freezer are heavily damaged.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is food debris on the floor under the cook line equipment and in the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup on the ice cream chest freezer that prevents the lid from closing.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife stored between a make table cooler and a prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on both oven door handles.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no sign at the hand washing sink at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Stored food not covered. There are multiple uncovered food containers in dry storage.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler; homemade tomatoes salsa (51F - Cooling). Per operator salsa prepared and started cooling over night. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler; homemade tomatoes salsa (51F - Cooling). Per operator salsa prepared and started cooling over night. See stop sale.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Gasket in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors; under cooking equipments, under bar equipments and in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Chips container stored on floor at dry storage.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at server station. Operator removed ice bucket.
In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the dishmachine and under dishmachine soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination near by cook line. Operator stored inverted.
Stored flour not covered at dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table on front line, observed; cooked beef (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator, products have been hot holding for two hours. Operator increased temperature on steam table..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is dirty. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket being stored in Hand washing sink in dry storage room. Operator moved bucket
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator told employee to clean dishwasher.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on front line is dirty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler interior, near dry storage room, holding salsA has accumulated mold like substance around door interior.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to be washed and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside lid has accumulated debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized lid.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near dishwasher and triple sink area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor has rusted and damaged areas.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in chest freezer
Standing water in mop sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, and have accumulated debris
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Personal fan in back of kitchen has accumulated debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At triple sink area, on four inch hotel pans
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In walk-in cooler, raw beef being stored above cooked shrimp 4-24-23Operator rearranged products
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk in cooler operator refilled towels
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began reading and filing out forms
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff training done on 10-14-2019 for several employees expired
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back of kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Personal fan in back of kitchen has accumulated debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At triple sink area, on four inch hotel pans
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand washing sink near dry storage, garbage can is needed
Water draining onto floor surface.4-25-2023 Hand washing sink near walk in cooler leaking on floor
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.