Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park
Last inspected:
1635 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073Tequila & Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park has accumulated 434 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity. Fire safety violations dating back to its prior operation as Salsas Mexican Restaurant include missing and uncharged extinguishers, with deficiencies persisting across both operators. Recent inspection patterns show repeated administrative complaints and same-week compliance callbacks from May 2023 through February 2026, indicating ongoing enforcement pressure.
Most recent closure: October 18, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg
5.51
violations / inspection
5.51 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Clay County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park: Emergency Closure History (2)
Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016036221 | $160.00 | Jul 12, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher at left entrance to kitchen showing needs to be recharged. Last service date on tag noted June 2022.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on floor.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.on floor
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections46 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections44 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections39 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections58 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park last inspected?
- Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park last shut down?
- Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park was last shut down on October 18, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park had?
- Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park find?
- Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park been fined?
- Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tequila and Acordeon Mexican Restaurant in Orange Park operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Salsas Mexican Restaurant (2016-2017), Tequila & Acordeon Mexican Restaurant (2023).
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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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