Mr Tequila
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mr Tequila, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Mr Tequila squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several large batches of sauces with no date marking 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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). Operator will send bar glasses to kitchen until machine is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Dishwasher 0ppm this visit **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several large batches of sauces with no date marking 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar being used as a dump sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
64
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 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). Operator will send bar glasses to kitchen until machine is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar being used as a dump sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed two servers and two cooks handling food with no certified food manager present. During inspection Ivan Plascencia Munos 8-6-23 came to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine observed no soap at Hand washing sink. Operator replaced batteries to dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several large batches of sauces with no date marking 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable. This is a repeat violation from 7-23-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on ice machine, and ice scoop at soda station. Operator moved scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
39
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chipotle peppers. Operator removed can from storage area.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near ice machine, Hand washing sink being blocked by equipment. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large amounts of sauces and chile rellenos with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar and Three compartment sink observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on kitchen floor
29-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. At ice machine, observed ice scoop laying on a box. Operator moved ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chipotle peppers. Operator removed can from storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
43
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chorizo. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 an employee handle soiled dishware then handle the food contact surface of a serving spoon. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves wipe hands on a soiled towel then handle clean dishware. The employee was educated on proper gloves protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machine blocked by a fan and a dolly. The operator moved the obstructions from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
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
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on the cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for salsa in the glass door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for beans and sugar not stored above the food.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the ice machine.
33-38-4
Basic - Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface used to store unwashed onions.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon wrapped jalapeños and raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the foods in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar removed from the original packaging not labeled in the kitchen.
02D-01-5
19
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with American cheese. Educated operator on switching to food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by ice buckets. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar and main bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in reach in freezer removed from original packaging stored above raw beef and macaroni and cheese. Educated operator on proper storage when removed from commercial packaging. Operator in process of moving items. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house salsa made with cut tomatoes, tomatillos and spices date marked 10/17. Educated operator on proper date marking and operator discarded salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in contact with frozen chicken. Educated operator on proper storage.
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
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 salmon bearing label to remove from packaging before thawing, thawed and still in packaging. Operator opened packaging for proper storage. Repeat 4/27/2023 **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
55
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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 dish machine in both the kitchen and bar area testing at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizer.. Repeat 1/17/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified food manager present with three (3) cooks and four (4) servers/bartender's.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to ice machine in kitchen and in bar area. Operator provided soap.. Repeat 1/17/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to be removed from packaging before thawing, thawed.
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle used in rice and sugar. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
55
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Tequila on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mr Tequila.
How does Mr Tequila compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Mr Tequila most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Mr Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Tequila have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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 three times per year on average.
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