Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant, 491 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 491 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5104314
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/19/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°F, beef 50°F, cookline reachin cooler, iced down by manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Callback7/31/13 cut tomatoes 60°F, sour cream 60°F, cheese 60°F, beef 55°F, other meats on ice were OK.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cookline reachin cooler, foods and ambient air 50°F **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Callback 7/31/14 ambient air 60°F
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly paper hung every few feet throughout kitchen, loaded with flies. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee plate of food mostly eaten and fork on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed employees belongings stored in bowl on clean plate area. Keys, coins, glasses, chap stick, etc **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°F, beef 50°F, cookline reachin cooler, iced down by manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cookline reachin cooler, foods and ambient air 50°F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Female child walking through kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54°F, reachin cooler, iced down. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 54°F reachin cooler, beef 50°F reachin cooler, iced down by mgr. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cookline reachin cooler below microwave, foods and ambient air 54°F, reachin cooler at other end of cookline foods and ambient air also 54° F Operator had units repaired on 1/10/14 and invoice indicates warranty. Service company to come out again later today. **Warning**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** Callback, dumpster lid open, cannot be closed because truck pushed it too far back. Have to wait until next pickup day.
7/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Two large sacks of onions. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers in wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies stuck to fly paper strips in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, poultry, cheese, plant foods (cut vegetables), shrimp, all 55°F, reaching coolers and shrimp 50°F, plantfoods 50°F, bee 55°F, walkin cooler. Advised to discard or use ice bath. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cook line reaching coolers (2) both foods and ambient air 55°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, beans, rice, salsa, sauces, ground beef, etc. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air 50°F, repairman working on unit during inspection. **Warning**
7/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sack of sugar and sack of salt.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Floor throughout kitchen and bar area patched and uneven, leaving areas that accumulate devris.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar handsink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on shelving with clean dishes, pots, pans, etc Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cutting board under soup steamtable
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Lid for chips cracked, broken, pieces missing
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Lemon slices at wait station and bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum takeout containers not stored covered or inverted Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum takeout containers not stored coverd or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler, beef, shrimp, salsa, cut vegetables, dressings, sauces, etc. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler date marking has wrong month. Corrected On Site.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen cookline, tile broken, missing, harboring debris.
3/8/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing by door from kitchen to dining room.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots, bowls, metal food containers, etc
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen cookline, tile broken, missing, harboring debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fans in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on frozen bar drink dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee come in backdoor of restaurant and put on gloves without first washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Beef being thawed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Shelving by cookline with plates and food items.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed cooked rice and raw beef stored in plastic grocery bags.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 large, one small, live roaches found on kitchen wall next to dishwasher by shelf where clean dishes and pans are stored. Two more medium size roaches on floor in same area. Next day callback per V Bagley. This violation must be corrected by : 3/8/12.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife stored on side of reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, soup, sauces, cooked vegetables, cooked beef, cooked pork.
3/7/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan and fan housing in walkin cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Five [5]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open beverage on shelving above clean pots and containers and next to plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Next to slicer and steamtable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Rust on tomatoe cans.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. No door handle on walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler buckets of sauce.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Frozen Marguerita machine exterior side between machine and wall.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils not stored handle up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler and walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Tomatoes in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly paper loaded with flies hanging in kitchen dry storage area.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler, 2 door BEVERAGE AIR at cookline, foods and ambient air 60F. Foods discarded, establishment will work out of remaining reachin cooler and walkin cooler until this unit is serviced and maintaining temperature 41F or below. [repairman called and on his way]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Waitstation handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage next to knife and cut fruits and vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler at cookline, steaks, beef chunks, poultry, 60F. Stop sale issued, foods discarded by operator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Kitchen by door, hanging fly strip paper with dead flies.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Can of RAID insect spray next to fresh parsley and bottles of sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour, seasonings, etc. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large stackable plastic containers for spices not labeled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler, plantfoods and dressings 50F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler at cookline 2 door next to steam table. Ambient air 55. Advised to move foods to other working coolers and not to use unit until serviced and maintaining temperatures 41F or below.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Chopping block table next to walkin cooler, worn down, holes,splits or crevices in wood harboring food debris.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 20B-02-1 Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Temperature 95degF. Upon callback observed dishwash machine reading temperature of 99 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink behind establishment.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid with trash and boxes inside dumpster.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Gray trash cans used for chip storage not labeled to distinguish from matching trash cans nearby.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pow ere foods in 7 drawer storage unit near kitchen handwash sink on prep table. Labels are worn, unreadable.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked rice in 2-3 inch deep pan, piled higher than pan edge covered with foil and cooling on shelf below cookline oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed several food containers stored on floor of both walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Temperature 95degF.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in women's bathroom. Temperature after several minutes at 83DegF.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink behind establishment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink by ice machine used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink by ice machine lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid with trash and boxes inside dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live small (pencil tip eraser size) roach found moving below tortilla storage rack.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live medium (1/2 inch)roach found crawling across floor from cookline towards reachin prep cooler. Killed by inspector. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 small dead roaches found by entrance/exit to kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 large live roaches found on wall near kitchen entrance to side of dish area shelving.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found below soda box rack.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live small roach found on side of beer unit at bar below sink.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 small live roach found crawling along floor below drink machine cooler at right side of bar entrance.
  • Observed coving at floor and wall junctures peeling away from wall near walk-in cooler towards back door.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind/below stove/fryer area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling where pipes come thru to stove near walk-in cooler door.
  • Observed 5 holes in ceiling above ice machine/soda machine area; one patched with kitchen scrub cloth.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
6/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.pan of food and buckets of margarita mix on floor of walk in cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor."sticky " pest strips hung from ceiling in kitchen, food pick up dishwash area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bulk sugar uncovered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. at cookline and dishwash station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wood plank insert equipment in poor repair chipped peeling
  • Observed soda holster at bar laying on edge of ice bin at bar
  • Critical. Observed w3 compartment sink using plastic bag as drain stopper
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. at bar 3 comp sink measured with test kit at less than 200ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted food mzterial material on can openerblade and assembly
  • Observed residue build-up on on leg of painted table at cookline
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Men's room hot water low pressure.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser and paper towels lacking at handwashing lavatory. at wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed gasket torn and handle broken on walkin freezer door
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.raid brand home insect spray stored with clean pans, not approvded for commericall food serice estabshmentCorrected On Site.
  • Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary.Uncovered ga y food soiled towels at kitchen back door outside Corrected On Site.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of meat in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. around base of beer tapa.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler ceiling.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/4/2009Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 6/3/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued

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