Tequilita's
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026
74
Score
During a January 17, 2026, inspection of Tequilita's in Brooklyn, NY, officials identified two critical violations regarding food cooling procedures and the protection of supplies from contamination. While the facility has maintained a history of low-risk inspections across its three recorded visits, this most recent assessment resulted in a moderate risk score of 74.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
74
Jul 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
86
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
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