Don Tequila
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Don Tequila has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). All glassware will be washed and sanitized at dish machine in main kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler observed containers of cooked ground beef, cooked beans, cooked refried without date marking. Operator stated foods were prepared two day prior to inspection. Operator began to date mark food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, observed a pot of cooked beans and a pot of vegetable soup unprotected without a lid. Operator provided protection at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired for Alondra and Irasema. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in both ice bins at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There is shelving in front the walk in cooler made of unsealed wood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler next to the steam table, pico De Gallo (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the items in the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: In the make table cooler next to the steam table cut tomatoes 54F cold holding, pico de gallo 55F cold holding, sour cream 59F cold holding. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired for Alondra and Irasema. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in both ice bins at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink across from the flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There is shelving in front the walk in cooler made of unsealed wood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up the triple sink to sanitize. Operator changed the sanitizer container, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In a pan in the top of a make table cooler a raw shell egg is stored with processed cheese food. **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the drawer cooler there are three 6 ounce portions of commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaged salmon fully thawed while still in the package marked to be removed before thawing. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler next to the steam table, pico De Gallo (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the items in the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a bottle of bleach stored next to clean utensils. Operator removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired for Alondra and Irasema. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in both ice bins at the bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink across from the flat top grill. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator returned the silverware to the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer in front of the walk in freezer. Operator emptied the freezer, turned off the power and opened the lid to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There is shelving in front the walk in cooler made of unsealed wood. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the drawer cooler there are three 6 ounce portions of commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaged salmon fully thawed while still in the package marked to be removed before thawing. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on the edge of a prep sink over ground beef. Employee removed the cellphone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
29
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee return to the cook line from outside not change gloves before handling a clean plate. Observed an employee wipe gloves on a soiled cloth then handle cheese before placing the plate in the oven. The employee was educated on proper glove protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of WD-40 stored near a microwave at the entrance to the cook line. The chemical was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a ladder a chemical buckets.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The cell phone was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable behind the bar.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The tongs were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom surface of the unfrozen margarita dispenser soiled with a black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the server expo line. The spoons were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of raw beef stored stacked on top of each other. The operator properly stored and covered the containers of raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt and sugar removed from original packaging not labeled in the storage area.
02D-01-5
25
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Walk in cooler, observed, cooked beef (54F - Coooling). Per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator discarded beef.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Walk in cooler, observed, cooked beef (54F - Cooling ). Per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator discarded beef.
03D-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed three packages of Reduced Oxygen Packaged salmon not opened after thawing. Operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish room, and front line of kitchen
36-22-4
64
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons being stored in drink ice. Operator discarded affected ice, and moved pan of lemons See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator replaced empty sanitizer with a new bucket. Secondary test; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink. Operator replenished towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At mop sink and utility sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near walk in freezer
38-01-4
61
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside back door. Educated operator about proper wastewater disposal **Warning**
28-14-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is remodeling a storage area inside the kitchen to allow a walk in freezer. Provided information to contact plan review about any equipment, seating or other changes from original plans of establishment **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. At front counter reach in cooler handle has duct tape repair. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back prep area frozen meats thawing with no running water, operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old chemicals and equipment around dumpster **Warning**
33-30-4
64
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dishwasher area broken tiles 9-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In a storage room with single use containers, near front line of kitchen observed six small flying insects. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler box of swai on tomatillos. Operator moved swai **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On front line of kitchen under grill reach in refrigerator. Held since yesterday per operator raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F) Discussed acceptable temperatures for cold holding time/temperature control foods,and Operator discarded products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line of kitchen under grill reach in refrigerator. Held since yesterday per operator raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F) Discussed acceptable temperatures for cold holding time/temperature control foods,and Operator discarded products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with information and handouts for employee reporting agreements **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dishwasher area broken tiles 9-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In hot water tank closet, three dead roaches observed. Operator had an employee clean and sanitize the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near coffee maker, ice cream scoop being stored in standing water **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door has torn screen 9-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-60-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Very dim lighting in walk-in cooler **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back utility sink tilapia thawing in standing water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice storage container, old can with no handle is being used as a scoop **Warning**
14-01-5
30
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Per discussion, employee re-washed hands with hot soapy water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris and grease
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand wash sink has no paper towels. 3-3-2022 **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine also has accumulated slime substance on exterior of bin lid
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area ceiling tile has opening to ceiling near walk-in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Kitchen knives on front line stored between refrigerator and cutting board counter top.
24-14-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom has no covered receptacle in unisex restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing in dishwasher floor
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area hand sink has no sign. 3-3-2022 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door torn and open screen
36-60-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Container lids stored on floor in dry store room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Tequila on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Tequila.
How does Don Tequila compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Don Tequila most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Don Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Tequila have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Tequila means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Don Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Tequila is inspected around three times per year on average.
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