El Tequila Sunrise
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, El Tequila Sunrise has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Ocoee facility scores 76, putting El Tequila Sunrise on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee tested 3 compartment sink sanitizer at 10ppm. Employee added more chlorine to sink and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee marked chicken and beef in walk in cooler held for 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The gasket around door of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. Not touching ice in any way.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled bulk container of beans in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard on walk in cooler shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
55
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean and sausage soup 114-122F hot holding . Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 180f for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Various Salsas in front service cooler. Not time marked. Operator put time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in cooler over multiple ready to eat items. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No proof of plan
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at ice machine
31B-03-4
41
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground.
28-27-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
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 form and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour. Manager stood scoop up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
61
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish thawed without venting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
03G-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Thaw fish without ventilation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Turned on side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with other items. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corn flour. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Staff placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
39
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish thawed without venting.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Thaw fish without ventilation
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (125F - Hot Holding); por (125F - Hot Holding); cow tounge (125F - Hot Holding) . In table less than 4 hours management turned heat on the table up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams for 90 days.
01C-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Turned on side to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Staff placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corn flour. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with other items. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves
14-06-4
30
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License are expired as of 04-01-2023 please renew as soon as possible. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no certified manager. Certified manager came in during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next yo ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in bar and hallway restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Stand up freezer outside next to ice machine.
14-36-5
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Door on bar side missing.
32-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup above steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and rings on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Scoop stored in open rusted rack on side of machine.
10-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Door missing from female restroom on bar side of establishment. There are 3 other operational restrooms.
32-06-4
52
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw fish above cooked pork in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish above French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken above pork in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons on front area.
25-02-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf under microwave oven.
14-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle on oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tequila Sunrise last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tequila Sunrise on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tequila Sunrise?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Tequila Sunrise.
How does El Tequila Sunrise compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
El Tequila Sunrise most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has El Tequila Sunrise's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Tequila Sunrise have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Tequila Sunrise means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Tequila Sunrise inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tequila Sunrise is inspected around three times per year on average.
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