TEQUILA SUNRISE MEXICAN GRILL
4711 N DIXIE HWY, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954.232.3516
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed operator procedures
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a bluish liquid identified as a degreaser located under triple sink Employee labeled bottle
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee primed machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 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. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200ppm
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server washed hands with soap and warm water
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to soda rack blocked by garbage can Employee removed garbage can.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a bluish liquid located under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands I 3Compartment sink Employee washed hands in Handwashing sink and put new gloves on
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Hand wash sink next to sea rack
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jalapeño sauce 47F Mixed vegetables 47F Manager moved items to Walk In Cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by plastic buckets. Manager removed buckets
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar Manager replaced soap Manager replaced soap.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 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. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic containers. Not portioned or prep Per operator held over 24 hours. See stop sale.
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 chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer rechecked 50 Ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored covered in deep plastic containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) in over stacked pan not in contact with ice. Per operator held less than one hour. Employee added more ice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
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. Emailed operator procedures
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored covered in covered deep plastic containers.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator sign
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
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