Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina's latest score of 52 falls below the Venice average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside near dumpster area.
28-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dishwasher machine soda gun nozzles at bar area with mold-like substance .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher machine trash can in front of sink and water pitcher in sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed dishwasher machine soufflé cup used as scoop in hot broth in hot holding box. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
52
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wet nesting holder for nozzle of soda at bar has mold-like substance in it.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed the area around dumpster and back of building is not properly graded and causing large unsanitary puddles as run off from roof gutters.
33-27-4
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
90
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 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 dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 000 per million. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dishes and equipment with quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects at dish washer area landing on garbage and soiled dishes. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated raw pork and beef at cooks line reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks at bar and cooks line with plastic pitcher and cups in them. Operator remove items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed blue light bug lure with sticky tape trap on wall by back door over shelf with bags of onions, and boxes of equipment. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher machine. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at bar and cooks line are missing hand wash signs. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at pre valve at dishwasher machine. **Warning**
29-11-4
47
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator went online and paid for and print copy of new license. Sync ipad inspection app multiple times but system is not showing updated to current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of cut tomatoes in Walk-in cooler stored on shelf below raw ground beef. Observed employee move tomatoes to higher shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef at cooks line grill 119F hot holding. Employee stated he had moved it off hot side of grill 45 minutes prior. Observed employee put beef back on grill and reheat to 171F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 10-20-23 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 10-20-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4
58
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bo on rack by clean dishes. Observed employee remove bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler at wait station. Observed employee replace towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no ha bowl used as scoop in sugar bin at kitchen. Observed employee remove bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs on floor in dry storage area, Containers of sauce on floor in Walk-in cooler and containers of margarita mix on floor at bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code.
14-13-4
67
Jun 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina.
How does Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina 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 Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pineapple Tequila Mexican Grill and Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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