Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors”, showing up 11 times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee preparing food with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in walk-in cooler stuffed peppers not covered.Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing watering dishroom area and walk-in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cut onions.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin outside back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing watering dishroom area and walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Fresh salsa bins stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 3 live roaches found in bar area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back entrance.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - 2 Dead roaches in bar area and 1 dead roach in room next to bathroom. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
58
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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. Observed in main kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran dishwasher multiple times and Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwasher area. Person in charge separated dishes to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. oor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table In house made cheese sauce (109F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat to 165°F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in walk in cooler in house made cheese sauce date marked 9/4/24. Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in freezer on 9/4/24 and pulled from freezer on 9/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Person in charge date marked 9/10/24. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-04-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Multiple Stored food not covered in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observe employee cut head lettuce not washed . Educated Person in charge . Person in charge voluntarily discarded lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
55
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (48F - Cold Holding) all date marked 12/4/23. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items and called for repair. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (48F - Cold Holding) all date marked 12/4/23. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items and called for repair. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area by exit door. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Cerviche (48F - Cold Holding) date marked 2/28/23. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/28/23 and place in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line across from grill in main kitchen area Rice (118F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge stated that the rice was in the warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge reheated Rice start Time 2:45pm - End time 3:00pm (187F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw Shrimp stored over unwashed produce in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee went from soiled end of the dish machine to clean end and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Stopped employee and Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Observed Employee emptied multiple garbage pail with gloves on and grabbed foil box to cover food in Walk in freezer and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Stopped employee and educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw Cerviche (48F - Cold Holding) date marked 2/28/23. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/28/23 and place in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded item.
01B-02-5
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge and explained procedures.
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge and explained procedures.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area and Walk in cooler in main kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under all equipment in main kitchen area and Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear entrance door in back area of kitchen on South side of Building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area and in Reach in freezer outside on South end of building not covered. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge covered all food in Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
30
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area,Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in cooler in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted food storage shelves in Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in Walk in cooler and behind cooking equipment in main kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant.
How does Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant 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 Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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