Senor Tequila's
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Senor Tequila's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Senor Tequila's latest score is in line with the Naples average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The Handwashing sink in the bar area is being used as a dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed dishes in the handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. Containers of soup in the freezer does not display a date when prepared, operator stated soups were prepared 7 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Containers of soup still missing the date in which they were prepared. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Provided operator with clean up vomit/diarrhea poster. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The Handwashing sink in the bar area is being used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 with employee health reporting agreement form, employees began to sign form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of soup in the freezer does not display a date when prepared, operator stated soups were prepared 7 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 1-5-25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the refrigerated drawers on the cook line, raw chicken and raw beef was stored above raw shrimp. Educated Operator and cooks about raw storage and proteins were all moved to proper storage hierarchy for food safety. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing wall tiles/hole in wall behind the dishwasher.
36-24-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink at entrance to the kitchen is loose and no longer attached completely to the wall.
29-08-4
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. In walk in freezer observed portions of soups with no date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dining room, observed a helium tank with insufficient restraints. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair in several places in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is dirty. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near ice machine, observed a bucket being stored inside a Hand washing sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. In walk in freezer observed portions of soups with no date marking. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair in several places in kitchen **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dining room, observed a helium tank with insufficient restraints. **Warning**
51-11-4
55
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dishwasher and in rear prep areas, observed holes in walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back of kitchen 4-25-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At back door of kitchen **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter observed sterno being stored over single use items and soda. 4-25-23Operator moved sterno **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Operator called service technician, and set up triple sink for sanitizing Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back area of kitchen, observed Hand washing sink with tortilla chips on top. Operator moved chips. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Fish and shrimp ceviche offered on menu with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher has soiled exterior and heavy accumulation of pink mold in the interior. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back of kitchen 4-25-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dishwasher and in rear prep areas, observed holes in walls. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 4-25-23Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On back line of kitchen, near walk in cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At triple sink and front line of kitchen, walls are soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door of kitchen
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sternos stored with tea bags and single use containers. 8-12-22 operator moved Sternos **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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 with handout for food employee reporting agreement
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near triple sink area and back storage, walls have accumulated grease and debris
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
58
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno in Wait Station in Cupboard Next To Portion Cups. Operator Moved the Sterno. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverages and Mixers at Bar on Floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods Have Carbon, Grease buildup.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Tequila's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Tequila's on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Tequila's?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Senor Tequila's.
How does Senor Tequila's compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Senor Tequila's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Senor Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Tequila's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Senor Tequila's 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 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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