Oakland Park, Broward County

TEQUILA SUNRISE MEXICAN GRILL

4711 N DIXIE HWY, Oakland Park, FL 33334

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Dec 18, 2025
City
Oakland Park
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 24261435

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a bluish liquid identified as a degreaser located under triple sink Employee labeled bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-55-4

Detail 24261434

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee primed machine Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24261433

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24033872

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 24033875

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server washed hands with soap and warm water Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24033874

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to soda rack blocked by garbage can Employee removed garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24033873

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a bluish liquid located under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 23693811

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23693810

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-03-4

Detail 23292599

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands I 3Compartment sink Employee washed hands in Handwashing sink and put new gloves on Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23292601

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Hand wash sink next to sea rack Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 23292604

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

22-20-5

Detail 23292602

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-12-5

Detail 23292603

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

33-12-4

Detail 23292600

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

33-16-4

Detail 23292598

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 22588329

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

03A-02-5

Detail 22588326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jalapeño sauce 47F Mixed vegetables 47F Manager moved items to Walk In Cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22588328

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by plastic buckets. Manager removed buckets Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22588327

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar Manager replaced soap Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22232109

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic containers. Not portioned or prep Per operator held over 24 hours. See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 22232113

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22232114

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored covered in deep plastic containers.

03A-02-5

Detail 22232116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) in over stacked pan not in contact with ice . Per operator held less than one hour . Employee added more ice. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 22232110

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.

11-27-4

Detail 22232111

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. Emailed operator procedures Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22232112

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler shredded beef (48-50F - Cooling); black beans (46-48F - Cooling) stored covered in covered deep plastic containers.

02B-02-5

Detail 22232108

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator sign Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22232115

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21882772

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored above French fries. Operator relocated to bottom of the freezer. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21882771

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles of blue liquid needing a label. Operator provided. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-02-4

Detail 21397844

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

36-73-4

Detail 21397845

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk In cooler

36-27-5

Detail 21397846

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind Dishwasher.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20624292

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in reach in cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20624295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (47°F); salsa (46°F). Food sitting in ice bath. Not enough ice. Operator added more ice for quick chill

03B-01-6

Detail 20624293

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (90°F). Operator began reheating to 165°F

08B-12-5

Detail 20624296

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese in walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20624294

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in dry storage. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20315283

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line

31A-09-4

Detail 20315287

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by box's. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20315286

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at front counter

22-16-4

Detail 20315288

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler and reach in freezer

29-49-6

Detail 20315284

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 20315285

Basic - Stored food not covered. Onions, bell pepper, ground beef, sliced cheese and salsa uncovered in WIC