Tacos Tequila and Rum

490 Mandalay Ave Ste 10, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

Tacos Tequila And Rum, located at 490 Mandalay Ave Ste 10 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on October 14, 2025, with a score of 47. The inspection noted one critical, five major, and two minor violations, including issues with food stored on the floor and improper thawing methods. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
47
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
47
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
32
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
74
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Violations — Oct 14, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in front kitchen . Cooking oil and soft drinks on floor in back area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw burger thawing on top of chest freezer.
06-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans 71f, found in steam well that was turned off. Staff will reheat to 165f, . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jesus Tapia
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)