Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater

Last inspected:

490 Mandalay Ave Ste 10, Clearwater, FL 33767
Overview

Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater has accumulated 94 violations across 14 inspections, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring and persistent: employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections; handwashing facility and proper hand-washing violations were cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 identified 3 intermediate violations and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, following a Warning Issued on October 14, 2025 when 18 violations were documented including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food condition, handwashing, and proper hand-washing procedures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
94Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater last inspected?
Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater are: Employee health reporting, Handwashing facilities, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater had?
Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater find?
Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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