Mr Tequila Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
95
Score
Mr Tequila Grill & Bar has been inspected nine times since 2022. Mr Tequila Grill & Bar was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Covered waste receptacle not provided in women'” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. There are two large containers of sauces stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the containers to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: There is a 5 gallon container of salsa stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature does not exceed 90F.
16-53-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are bicycles parked in front if the hand washing sink in front of the ice machine. Operator moved the bicycles. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the walk in freezer door behind the deep fryer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop handle in contact with the ice at the bar. Operator removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. There is a wet towel under a cutting board on the prep table by the triple sink.
21-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees with no hair restraint preparing food. Employees put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door handle on the make table cooler next to the steam table is broken off.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a grease buildup in the hood filters over the grill.
23-03-4
55
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.there is a package of octopus thawing in standing water in the back kitchen.
06-01-5
82
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler there are raw steaks stored over pico de gallo. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice chute. ***Corrected on site***. ***Repeat Violation*** There is a black mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the entrance to the bar. Operator washed and sanitized the soda gun nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the chemical storage room and another at the bar on a shelf by the hand sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a ceramic bowl inside a container of salt in front of the tortilla chip bin. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There are no covered waste receptacles in the women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in dry storage from a delivery earlier in the day. The food is not actively being moved to proper storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the var.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the keg coolers at the bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of salt on the shelf in front of the tortilla bin. Operator labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there are four 115 ounce cans of tomato ketchup and one 6.63 pound can of tomato sauce with severely dented rims and sides.
01B-01-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a heavy slime on the edge of the ice chute in the ice machine.
22-02-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside of a large tub of rice there is a number ten can being used as a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there are four 115 ounce cans of tomato ketchup and one 6.63 pound can of tomato sauce with severely dented rims and sides. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided the operator with a choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
23-03-4
52
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun in the middle of the bar. This is a repeat violation from 1/5/2022, 8/2/2021. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the bar has been used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the chemical storage closet.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no covered waste receptacle in the woman's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a gap at the bottom left corner of the back door of the kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 1/5/2022, 8/2/2021. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. This is a repeat violation from 1/5/2022. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handles at both ends of the cook's line. This is a repeat violation from 1/5/2022, 8/2/2021. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs in the bathrooms used by employees. This is a repeat violation from 1/5/2022, 8/2/2021. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Tequila Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Tequila Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Tequila Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “covered waste receptacle not provided in women'” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Tequila Grill & Bar.
How does Mr Tequila Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Mr Tequila Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Mr Tequila Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Tequila Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Tequila Grill & Bar 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 Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Tequila Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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