PINEAPPLE TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
1661 US HWY 41 BYPASS S, Venice FL 34293 · 941-303-6151
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects at dish washer area landing on garbage and soiled dishes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink and dishwasher area. Repeat from last inspection 6-6-26
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meatloaf open mold-like substance in nozzles of soda guns at bar.
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.
Jun 16, 2026Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on mop sink hose side used to fill mop buckets.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup around grease dumpster at back.
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 in contact with rice in the bulk in use bin, operator removed scoop.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside near dumpster area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dishwasher machine soda gun nozzles at bar area with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher machine trash can in front of sink and water pitcher in sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed dishwasher machine soufflé cup used as scoop in hot broth in hot holding box. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wet nesting holder for nozzle of soda at bar has mold-like substance in it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed the area around dumpster and back of building is not properly graded and causing large unsanitary puddles as run off from roof gutters.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over beer kegs in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher machine.
Water leaking from pipe at pre valve at dishwasher machine.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 000 per million. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dishes and equipment with quaternary sanitizer.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects at dish washer area landing on garbage and soiled dishes.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks at bar and cooks line with plastic pitcher and cups in them. Operator remove items from hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated raw pork and beef at cooks line reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed blue light bug lure with sticky tape trap on wall by back door over shelf with bags of onions, and boxes of equipment.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at bar and cooks line are missing hand wash signs.
Water leaking from pipe at pre valve at dishwasher machine.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator went online and paid for and print copy of new license. Sync ipad inspection app multiple times but system is not showing updated to current license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of cut tomatoes in Walk-in cooler stored on shelf below raw ground beef. Observed employee move tomatoes to higher shelf for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef at cooks line grill 119F hot holding. Employee stated he had moved it off hot side of grill 45 minutes prior. Observed employee put beef back on grill and reheat to 171F
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 10-20-23
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 10-20-23
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bo on rack by clean dishes. Observed employee remove bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler at wait station. Observed employee replace towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no ha bowl used as scoop in sugar bin at kitchen. Observed employee remove bowl.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs on floor in dry storage area, Containers of sauce on floor in Walk-in cooler and containers of margarita mix on floor at bar.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code.
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.