Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin
Last inspected:
923 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698Senior Rita's Tequeria in Dunedin has been cited for 145 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared frequently in recent months, including employee health policy violations in July 2025, proper cooking temperature violations cited repeatedly between July and April 2025, and consumer advisory violations documented in four inspections between February and August 2025. Management awareness violations were cited in February 2025. Between July 24 and July 29, 2025, three complaint-based inspections within five days resulted in warning issuance and an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 found 10 violations including high-priority citations for food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control, with a warning issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections23 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin last inspected?
- Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin had?
- Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin find?
- Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Senior Ritas Tequeria in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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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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