How many health inspections has TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

13475 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 1, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA2615355

TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Jacksonville, FL has 23 inspections on record with 185 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

185Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 19, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 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

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 29, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 12, 2017 — 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

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 19, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

How Does This Facility Compare?

TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?: TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at TEQUILA'S TOWN MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting.

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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.

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