How many health inspections has MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

491 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton, FL 34207

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA5104314

MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Bradenton, FL has 28 inspections on record with 216 total violations (7.7 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

28Inspections

216Violations

2Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 17, 2025	Roach activity	11:14:00
Sep 5, 2019	Roach activity	10:08:00

Inspection History (28)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 18, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 17, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jan 30, 2025 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 7, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

May 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?: MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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