Senor Tequila's
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Senor Tequila's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Bonita Springs restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 on shelf with food items in back of restaurant. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish machine blocked with buckets. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in back prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on freezer ground in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door panel.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Coffee cup used as scoop submerged in sugar. Operator replaced with proper scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters on cook line.
23-03-4
55
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Red and yellow toxic liquid stored in spray bottles labeled for glass cleaner. Operator labeled bottles with correct common names. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with employee importance of keeping this area clean and sanitized.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Discussed with employee the importance of storing food at least 6" from the floor.
08B-38-4
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cook line employee touch raw shrimp then handle clean utensils, no glove change or handwash. Discussed with operator and employee proper use of gloves and handwashing techniques. Operator washed hands properly, sent utensils to dish room, and donned new gloves before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In left side reach-in cooler drop in top: shredded jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); housemade cut tomatoes salsa (51F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left side reach-in cooler drop in top: shredded jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); housemade cut tomatoes salsa (51F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Also In left side reach-in cooler bottom: ; cooked pork in sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef in sauce (45F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator - operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective action taken. Repeat 4/11/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles chemicals stored on cart by bar entrance with single service straws and bottles of pepper.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under handwash sink next to triple sink missed vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at entrance to kitchen by hand sink and in bar area. Operator diluted to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at entrance to kitchen used to rinse wiping cloth. In bar, handwash sink used to dump ice. Discussed with operator reserving handwash sinks for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inconsistent labeling system in walk-in cooler. Some items marked day-month-year, some items marked month-day-year. Discussed with operator importance of date labeling and provided handout HR 5030-049 Date Marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain under coffee station.
29-19-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in front of dishwasher and at entrance to walk-in freezer .
36-17-5
26
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on main cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under cook line equipment, service line equipment, bar equipment. This is a repeat violation from 2/9/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair - reach-in cooler drawers on cook line with heavily damaged gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area, back of kitchen near walk-in cooler. Observed that some repairs have been made. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022, 2/8/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 8 cans tomato juice heavily dented at scenes. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line,reach-in cooler drawers under grill raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator iced down all foods in drawers for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink between triple sink and dishwashing machine blocked with large pot. Operator moved the pot to provide access to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area, back of kitchen near walk-in cooler. Observed that some repairs have been made. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022, 2/8/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on main cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under cook line equipment, service line equipment, bar equipment. This is a repeat violation from 2/9/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair - reach-in cooler drawers on cook line with heavily damaged gaskets. **Warning**
14-36-5
55
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Also discussed importance of employees reporting illnesses symposium to a person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Frozen soups in walk-in freezer pre in house not date tracked, per operator in walk-in cooler 2 days prior to freezing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, service line equipment , and dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Inside reach in cooler drawers on cook line under grill, not in contact with food, observed 4 live roaches. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Also discussed importance of employees reporting illnesses symposium to a person in charge. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 unlabeled bottles of chemicals next to triple sink. Operator labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Frozen soups in walk-in freezer pre in house not date tracked, per operator in walk-in cooler 2 days prior to freezing. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed under dishwashing machine. 7 dead roaches observed under dry storage rack in hallway next to cook line. Operator swept up dead roaches then washed rinsed and sanitized areas. **corrected on site** Also in reach-in cooler drawers on cook line under grill, 10 dead roaches observed. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, service line equipment , and dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on wall in back prep area with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawed in standing water, raw beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator moved all items into walk-in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line and on front line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 50ppm. This is a repeat violation from 7/20/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
47
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans tomato sauce heavily dented on seam.
01B-01-4
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) after running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oncook line cooler drawers under grill, cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) for less than an hour per operator. Operator iced down all foods for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In ricin cook line left, containers of cooked chicken pulled from freezer per operator two days ago not date marked.
02C-08-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back kitchen, cook line, and in reach-in cooler on cook line, employee beverages observed. Operator removed all beverages. Discussed with operator a designated spot to store employee beverages segregated for food or food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket on cook line soiled with an accumulation of mold-like substance. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At entrance to kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Tequila's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Tequila's on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Tequila's?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Senor Tequila's.
How does Senor Tequila's compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Senor Tequila's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Senor Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Senor Tequila's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senor Tequila's 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 Senor Tequila's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Tequila's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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