SENOR TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of raw salmon thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging inside front line reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water from a hotel pan into front line handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tilapia used as ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Employees identified all raw fish on menu at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 working, no CFM available.

Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

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. Three packages of raw salmon thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging inside front line reach in cooler.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen cheesecake wrapped inside tortilla shells not covered. Stored inside reach in chest freezer adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee wrapped cheesecake at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed one package of raw pork and one package of raw beef thawing inside three compartment sink. Discussed with employee proper thawing methods. Employee placed meats inside a large pot with cold running water to thaw meats properly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Multiple boxes of unwashed produce: green bell peppers, cilantro, lettuce and jalapeños, stored over pico and ready to eat, sliced onions and green bell peppers. Located inside walk-in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Green Tomatillos and Tomato Puree. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: 1 can of Green Tomatillos and tomato sauce dented. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler.

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/ 6 employees working at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, queso and various food items in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. On cook line next to walk-in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's drink and unfinished plate of food stored on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of ice machine with cracks that has pitted the surface

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New manager: Miguel Mendoza Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: spoke with owner over phone. He tells me they hope to have the manager a certified food manager this weekend Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of callback Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice machine missing cover lid, drinking ices stored with no protection at all times. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Ice machine still missing lid at time of callback Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 by email. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Carlos Castro. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 6 employees working at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water drains over the soda syrup shelf to the floor at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Ice machine lid disrepair and removed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walk-in cooler by mop sink and ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Large ice machine missing the lid to cover and protect the ice at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested 0ppm. Chlorine container empty, operator replaced with brand new container of chlorine, ran dish machine multiple times, tested 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water in kitchen.

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.

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

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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to provided hot water due to switch disrepair in handwash sink on cook line by walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water switch disrepair in handwash sink on cook line by walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: 6 employees working at time of callback inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water switch broken and unable to turn on hot water in Handwash sink on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: No proof of employee training, employees over 60 days . Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed heavy mold buildup ice machine . Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand at end of cooks line . Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Reach in coolers on cooks line with slim and debris build up. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Employee hand wash sink at bar area with small pans and funnel stored in employee hand wash sink. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp and raw fish fillets in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine and quaternary ammonium test kits. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice bin under soda dispenser at wait station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee T-shirt stored on can food at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of chicken broth stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed a container of tortilla chips stored on floor at wait station. Observed 2 containers of margarita mixer stored on floor at bar. Operator informed employee to remove items from floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution to 200ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed from floor. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on reach-in cooler at cook line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: No sanitizing bucket setup at time of callback inspection. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table at cook line. Time Extended