Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages
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3551 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection across 19 inspections, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent, with handwashing and proper hand/arm washing cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections, hand washing facilities violations in 5 of the last 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 5 of the last 8 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections. Management awareness violations were cited in 4 of the last 8 inspections. A disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine was issued. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a complaint-based inspection that documented 18 violations including two high-priority handwashing violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015007088 | $200.00 | Jan 7, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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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Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages last inspected?
- Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages had?
- Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages find?
- Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 27 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages been fined?
- Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tequila Cantina Mexican Kitchen in The Villages operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Crispers (2015).
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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).
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.
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