MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10041 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR STE 170, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-237-2868
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line in kitchen housemade tomato salsa (50F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016047639 | Oct 14, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator switched containers.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sinks at entrance to bar. Operator fixed dispensers.
Soap dispenser at handwash sinks at end of cook line and women's restroom not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator fixed dispensers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn. Operator removed bowl.
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed ac leaking from ceiling above chemicals. Operator has work order in place to fix.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with residue on outside of ice bins and equipment at bar. Employees started cleaning equipment.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Sanitizer bucket empty. Operator replaced,
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple behind bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken over raw beef, raw fish. Operator moved to bottom shelf for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line in kitchen housemade tomato salsa (50F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar farthest from kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at entrance to kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cook line reach-in cooler drawers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In all three bins behind bar. Ice cream scoop handle in contact with ice cream, reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cinnamon sugar stored in non food grade container next to ice machine.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In Beer walk-in cooler; housemade tomato salsa (47F at 12:00 to 47F at 1:05 - Cooling) ambient cooling in 5 gallon plastic bucket with cover. Operator uncovered container, discussed cooling techniques with operator. Operator states they will use ice to encourage proper cooling.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses at entrance to kitchen. Operator hung the buckets.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cinnamon sugar stored in non food grade container next to ice machine.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, hands not prop washed. Observed cooked touching raw beef, then handling other foods and work surfaces, utensils and wiping cloth with soiled gloves. Discussed with operator proper glove use and when to wash hands, operator discussed with employee who promptly washed hands and donned new gloves before continuing work.
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 reach-in cooler drawers cook line, fully thawed salmon in labeled reduced-oxygen packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well housemade cheese sauce (111F - Hot Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator moved to microwave for rapid reheating.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In Beer walk-in cooler; housemade tomato salsa (47F at 12:00 to 47F at 1:05 - Cooling) ambient cooling in 5 gallon plastic bucket with cover. Operator uncovered container, discussed cooling techniques with operator. Operator states they will use ice to encourage proper cooling.
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/ 3 cooks and three server/bartenders present handling food, no certified food managerA present. Certified food managerA arrived at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A
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 reach-in cooler drawers cook line, fully thawed salmon in labeled reduced-oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses at entrance to kitchen. Operator hung the buckets.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A All employees must review and sign form prior to opening.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. By dishwasher, two main reach-in coolers on cook line.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle over three compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has a mold like substance on the ice curtain.
Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under storage rack in cooks line and around floor drains behind bar. Repeat form 01-10-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cooks line.
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.