Mr Tequila Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Mr Tequila Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Mr Tequila Grill's latest score of 41 falls below the Naples average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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 area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Discussed with operator that all dish ware should be taken to the main dish machine in the kitchen.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, observed a container of raw ground beef stored on top of a box of avocados. Operator moved raw ground beef for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On the cook line, observed 4 packs of raw tilapia fish 7 packs of raw salmon completely thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to the entrance of the walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - The ice drink maker dispenser located at the bar Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the back storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water located at the entrance of walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bar observed utensils stored in water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water and placed utensils in container without water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - On the cook line, observed 4 packs of raw tilapia fish 7 packs of raw salmon completely thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the prep sink, observed a container of raw chicken. Operator stated chicken was in the thawing process. Discussed with operator better thawing methods, such as in the walk in cooler or under cold running water. Operator placed raw chicken under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
41
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 5he drawer cooler under the grill, 4, 8 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon that is marked to be removed from the packaging before thawing still in the reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
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 container of chlorine sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler by the service area raw beef is stored above flour tortillas. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 5he drawer cooler under the grill, 4, 8 ounce portions of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon that is marked to be removed from the packaging before thawing still in the reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets on the lid to the ice cream freezer are heavily damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is food debris on the floor under the cook line equipment and in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup on the ice cream chest freezer that prevents the lid from closing.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife stored between a make table cooler and a prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on both oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. There are multiple uncovered food containers in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters
23-03-4
35
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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; homemade tomatoes salsa (51F - Cooling). Per operator salsa prepared and started cooling over night. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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; homemade tomatoes salsa (51F - Cooling). Per operator salsa prepared and started cooling over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
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 - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors; under cooking equipments, under bar equipments and in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips container stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at server station. Operator removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon and tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the dishmachine and under dishmachine soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination near by cook line. Operator stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored flour not covered at dry storage.
08B-12-5
30
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table on front line, observed; cooked beef (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator, products have been hot holding for two hours. Operator increased temperature on steam table.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is dirty. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket being stored in Hand washing sink in dry storage room. Operator moved bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator told employee to clean dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on front line is dirty.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler interior, near dry storage room, holding salsA has accumulated mold like substance around door interior.
23-03-4
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Personal fan in back of kitchen has accumulated debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At triple sink area, on four inch hotel pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In walk-in cooler, raw beef being stored above cooked shrimp 4-24-23Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff training done on 10-14-2019 for several employees expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk in cooler operator refilled towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began reading and filing out forms **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back of kitchen **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Personal fan in back of kitchen has accumulated debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At triple sink area, on four inch hotel pans **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand washing sink near dry storage, garbage can is needed **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.4-25-2023 Hand washing sink near walk in cooler leaking on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-03-4
50
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On front line of kitchen, hamburger buns, cheese and sliced tomatoes stored under raw fish. Discussed ready to eat, and uncooked food storage. Operator instructed employee to rearrange items
08A-05-6
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
11-27-4
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. Discussed agreement procedures with operator. And provided handout of employee agreements.
11-26-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plates on front line stored against a garbage can, operator rewashed plates
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In front line of kitchen and in dishwasher area $%as
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back prep area
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In kitchen hallway near dishwasher, hand washing sink is leaking water on floor.
29-03-4
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink no sanitizer present operator adjusted to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One number 10 can of diced tomatoes with dented rim, and one dented number ten can of sliced mushrooms not segregated in dry storage room
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In outside area at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in mens room
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar has black slime substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage room un sealed and porous
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor Chest freezer near front line has broken hinge on lid.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner of wall near triple sink missing molding in disrepair
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hoods have accumulated grease and debris 4-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer near front line has ice buildup 4-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in in cooler has rusted shelving to the left of entrance
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Tequila Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Tequila Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Tequila Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Tequila Grill.
How does Mr Tequila Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Mr Tequila Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Mr Tequila Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr Tequila Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Tequila Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mr Tequila Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Tequila Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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