Mr Tequila

1661 Estero Blvd #11-15, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 8, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Mr Tequila appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On May 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Mr Tequila's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Myers Beach average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 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 00ppm). Repeat from 04-15-2022. Chemicals were not dispensing in order, operator corrected during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without proper hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator proper hand washing. Repeat from 04-15-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind bar next to ice well. Operator removed pest strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-24-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No test kit available to test chlorine sanitizer in dish machine **Warning**

16-33-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by side door used as a dump sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease build up on walls, pipes on the right hand side of the hood exhaust system. Repeat from 04-15-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. **Warning**

21-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on shelf above cooks line. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf with clean food utensils in the dish machine area. Operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of salsa on floor of walk in cooler **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Hand of scoop resting on food in the bean storage container. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Water pitcher used as scoop in salsa container, handle was in food. **Warning**

10-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Tequila on file is from May 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mr Tequila compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Mr Tequila most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Mr Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Tequila have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr Tequila means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mr Tequila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Tequila is inspected around two times per year on average.

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