Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2024, Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then a clean plate without changing washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized, washed their hands and placed new gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cut and washed tomatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the bacon. Raw beef stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the beef below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes the clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sinks in the dishwasher area the preparation area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand wash sink to fill a container. Employee removed the container and discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with the ice in the wait station area. Manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop stored in a container of rice with the handle in the rice. Manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
37
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at server wait station. The operator stated it was held overnight and discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over celery in walk in cooler. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee pickup food from server wait stationary without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near server station being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near soda fountain as well as behind bar. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed a large pot in use that physically cannot fit in 3 compartment sink.
16-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed tray of clean utensils food contact surface up in the server wait station area.
24-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shrimp on the floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved box above floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above dishwasher area not properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon on cook line thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator stated salmon not completely thawed, operator cut open bags and removed items
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large can used as scoop in rice. Operator removed can from item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed scoop handle in sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
29
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jul 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant.
How does Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Tequila Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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