Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas' latest score of 86 sits above the Florida average of 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe the server hand sink used to dump ice. Instructed operator on to proper use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed a grease buildup around the receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
86
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap containers stored with food in the dry storage area. And observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of a box of oil. Operated removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw beef steroid over unprepared peppers in the walk in cooler. Advised operator to move the product. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats steroid over cooked beans in the walk in cooler. Advised the operator to move the products. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table: Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states it was setup approximately 3hrs ago. Operator moved most of the food to the walk in cooler and placed some on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe the server hand sink used to dump ice. Instructed operator on to proper use. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024s license posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored above food they had thawing. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed a grease buildup around the receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under their cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup on the can opener holder no grease and food debris buildup in between the fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back self closing door device broken. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go cups not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan covers with debris buildup. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
32
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on ice machine filter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Owner in process of changing filters. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Owner working on printing. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Owner has ordered cutting boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: No personal belongings seen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Owner working on cleaning. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Owner aware of issue. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves pitted with rust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Owner working on. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strip on site. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no sign at front kitchen hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on ice machine filter.
29-28-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee red bull in walk in cooler. Owner threw out.
12B-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid in employee unisex restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled. Owner labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves pitted with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
33
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. 2024 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at wait staff hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with heavy grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rust on walk in shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on sugar container. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked octopus in reach in freezer. Owner moved fish to lower shelf. **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. Obviously cooked pepper sauce hot held at 92f. Owner placed in steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in non food grade bag on steam line. Owner removed rice from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in place. T bone steak on menu. Inspector provided consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with yellow liquid in them. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quantenary test strips on site.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum foil and food pans stored on shelf next to paint. Owner removed foil and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed flatware stored prong up. Owner placed handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted/pitted shelves in walk-in coolers.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by flip top cooler soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in kitchen hallway. Observed missing tiles in front of walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed, owner put up current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Owner moved cell phone. observed dirty aprons stored on shelf next to crackers and tea bags. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor in hallway. Owner moved oil to dunnage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
26
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed no written plan in place.
11-27-4
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. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no closer.
35B-03-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single door flip top on food line not holding temperatures. Manager stated foods had only been in cooler for 2-2.5 hours. Employees moved time and temperature controlled foods for safety to 2 door reach in cooler at proper temperature. Temperatures of foods were tomatoes 62F, lettuce 67F,pork51and chicken 52F.F **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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of exterior kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink in bar area and no sign at front hand sink by ice machine.
31B-04-4
70
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance buildup interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps in rear kitchen exit door and rear exterior storage room door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and chipped floor tiles on cooks line in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and bin of tortilla chips stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing hardware on rear exit doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bins of tortilla chips not covered. Operator covered chips. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by cooks line heavily soiled.
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas.
Has Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas 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 Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tienda Y Restaurant Tequilas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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