Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater
Last inspected:
422 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 33755Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater has accumulated 147 violations across 15 inspections since 2019, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced an administrative complaint in May 2020 and received a warning in November 2024 after inspectors found 26 violations including 7 high-priority issues. Top recurring violations include consumer advisory failures, improper multi-use utensil handling, and shell stock requirement breaches. The facility has no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection4 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater last inspected?
- Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater had?
- Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater find?
- Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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