Senior Ritas Tequeria
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Senior Ritas Tequeria, the earliest from 2022. Senior Ritas Tequeria was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dunedin restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies in downstairs kitchen 4 flies in upstairs bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: 4 live flies in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: 2 live flies in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed by ice machine, handwash sink removed by vending machines. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Handwash sink removed by ice machine, handwash sink removed by vending machines. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Handwash sink removed by vending machine. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink missing next to garage door. Removed 2 deep friers and char grill and pizza oven in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
55
Apr 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies in downstairs kitchen 4 flies in upstairs bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: 4 live flies in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed by ice machine, handwash sink removed by vending machines. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Handwash sink removed by ice machine, handwash sink removed by vending machines. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink missing next to garage door. Removed 2 deep friers and char grill and pizza oven in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not connected to hand sink by ice machine in kitchen, and bar sink upstairs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Hot water not connected to hand sink by ice machine next to mop sink **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black mold like substance on roof ice machine and in ice machine in dry storage, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Mold like substance in upstairs ice machine **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by ice machine in dry storage not functioning and drain pipe missing. Hand sink at upstairs bar not functioning and drain pipe not attached. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Hand sink by ice machine in dry storage not functioning and drain pipe missing. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Apr 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flies in downstairs kitchen 4 flies in upstairs bar. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed by ice machine, handwash sink removed by vending machines. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink in upstairs storage closet used to store ice bucket. Upstairs bar Handwash sink used to store items. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at handwash sink in upstairs bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink missing next to garage door. Removed 2 deep friers and char grill and pizza oven in kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not connected to hand sink by ice machine in kitchen, and bar sink upstairs **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by ice machine in dry storage not functioning and drain pipe missing. Hand sink at upstairs bar not functioning and drain pipe not attached. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor under hand sinks behind bar, drain pipes are not centered over drains. Operator moved pipes to over drains **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black mold like substance on roof ice machine and in ice machine in dry storage, **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted on bar and in upstairs storage room. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by walk in cooler and warewashing area **Warning**
36-22-4
32
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris in handwashing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Trash in handwashing sink in the bar area. Operator cleaned both sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on boiled corn. Operator placed correct date on label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine at the upstairs bar will continuously run once the cycle is started. It does not stop once the cycle is complete.
16-55-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine.
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter and water in squeeze bottles on cookline. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in reach in cooler. Flip top unit facing the seating area. Manager cleaned water out at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (116F - hot holding, second temp 1:30pm 167F reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in non food grade containers stored in Ace hardware containers **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at bar 3 compartment sink. Operator switched to bleach which he had strips for. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in bar area on freezer **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack sitting on top of freezer in bar area. Discussed with manager the need to separate employees belongings from food and clean equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food stored approximately 2 inches from the floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers in the kitchen cooking area standing water present in the bottom of 2 units **Warning**
29-49-6
39
Aug 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 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. Dish machine 0ppm, operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until the dish machine is sanitizing properly
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef burger patty 45F cold hold, all other items in cooler are 41F or below. Operator placed ice on beef for quick cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line, spice shaker not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food once it is removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Disposable condiments cup used to portion food. Discussed the need to use a utensil with a handle to prevent cross contamination
14-01-5
47
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senior Ritas Tequeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senior Ritas Tequeria on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senior Ritas Tequeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Senior Ritas Tequeria.
How does Senior Ritas Tequeria compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Senior Ritas Tequeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Senior Ritas Tequeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Senior Ritas Tequeria have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senior Ritas Tequeria 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 Senior Ritas Tequeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senior Ritas Tequeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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