MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4420 COLONIAL BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 678-364-9441
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 42 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at server wait station. The operator stated it was held overnight and discarded it.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes the clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cut and washed tomatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the bacon. Raw beef stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the beef below the shrimp.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then a clean plate without changing washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized, washed their hands and placed new gloves on.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand wash sink to fill a container. Employee removed the container and discarded the water.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sinks in the dishwasher area the preparation area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sinks
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with the ice in the wait station area. Manager removed the scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop stored in a container of rice with the handle in the rice. Manager removed the scoop.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee pickup food from server wait stationary without first washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over celery in walk in cooler. Operator relocated items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at server wait station. The operator stated it was held overnight and discarded it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near server station being used as a dump sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near soda fountain as well as behind bar. Operator replaced soap.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed a large pot in use that physically cannot fit in 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large can used as scoop in rice. Operator removed can from item.
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 on cook line thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator stated salmon not completely thawed, operator cut open bags and removed items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above dishwasher area not properly air dried.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of shrimp on the floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved box above floor.
Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat 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 scoop handle in sugar.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed tray of clean utensils food contact surface up in the server wait station area.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.