Bonita Springs, Lee County

SENOR TEQUILA'S INC

26801 S TAMIAMI TRL, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 24412497

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 on shelf with food items in back of restaurant. Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24412490

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish machine blocked with buckets. Operator removed buckets. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24412494

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in back prep area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24412491

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24412498

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on freezer ground in walk in freezer.

33-20-4

Detail 24412493

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

14-69-4

Detail 24412495

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door panel.

10-01-5

Detail 24412492

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Coffee cup used as scoop submerged in sugar. Operator replaced with proper scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24412496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters on cook line.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 23877192

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Red and yellow toxic liquid stored in spray bottles labeled for glass cleaner. Operator labeled bottles with correct common names. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23877193

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23330926

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with employee importance of keeping this area clean and sanitized.

13-03-4

Detail 23330928

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23330927

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Discussed with employee the importance of storing food at least 6" from the floor.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 23003550

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 23003548

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato diver blade, stored as clean on the wire shelving, observed to have pieces of tomato stuck in the blade.

36-03-4

Detail 23003549

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in several places, most severely by cooler door.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 22231814

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inconsistent labeling system in walk-in cooler. Some items marked day-month-year, some items marked month-day-year. Discussed with operator importance of date labeling and provided handout HR 5030-049 Date Marking. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22231813

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in front of dishwasher and at entrance to walk-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22226787

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm and called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22226789

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cook line employee touch raw shrimp then handle clean utensils, no glove change or handwash. Discussed with operator and employee proper use of gloves and handwashing techniques. Operator washed hands properly, sent utensils to dish room, and donned new gloves before returning to work. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22226786

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In left side reach-in cooler drop in top: shredded jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); housemade cut tomatoes salsa (51F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 22226782

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left side reach-in cooler drop in top: shredded jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); housemade cut tomatoes salsa (51F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Also In left side reach-in cooler bottom: ; cooked pork in sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef in sauce (45F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator - operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective action taken. Repeat 4/11/2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22226785

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles chemicals stored on cart by bar entrance with single service straws and bottles of pepper.

29-34-4

Detail 22226784

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under handwash sink next to triple sink missed vacuum breaker.

41-27-4

Detail 22226791

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at entrance to kitchen by hand sink and in bar area. Operator diluted to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22226783

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at entrance to kitchen used to rinse wiping cloth. In bar, handwash sink used to dump ice. Discussed with operator reserving handwash sinks for handwashing only. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22226788

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inconsistent labeling system in walk-in cooler. Some items marked day-month-year, some items marked month-day-year. Discussed with operator importance of date labeling and provided handout HR 5030-049 Date Marking.

36-17-5

Detail 22226790

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in front of dishwasher and at entrance to walk-in freezer .

29-19-4

Detail 22226781

Basic - Standing water in floor drain under coffee station.

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-03-4

Detail 21930456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area, back of kitchen near walk-in cooler. Observed that some repairs have been made. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022, 2/8/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21930459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on main cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21930457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under cook line equipment, service line equipment, bar equipment. This is a repeat violation from 2/9/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 21930458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair - reach-in cooler drawers on cook line with heavily damaged gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21928508

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 8 cans tomato juice heavily dented at scenes. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21928509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line,reach-in cooler drawers under grill raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator iced down all foods in drawers for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21928504

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink between triple sink and dishwashing machine blocked with large pot. Operator moved the pot to provide access to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21928503

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area, back of kitchen near walk-in cooler. Observed that some repairs have been made. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022, 2/8/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21928505

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on main cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21928506

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under cook line equipment, service line equipment, bar equipment. This is a repeat violation from 2/9/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

14-36-5

Detail 21928507

Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair - reach-in cooler drawers on cook line with heavily damaged gaskets. Warning

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 21771626

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Also discussed importance of employees reporting illnesses symposium to a person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Time Extended

02C-04-5

Detail 21771627

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen soups in walk-in freezer pre in house not date tracked, per operator in walk-in cooler 2 days prior to freezing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21771628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21771625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, service line equipment , and dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Time Extended

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-05-4

Detail 21769688

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Inside reach in cooler drawers on cook line under grill, not in contact with food, observed 4 live roaches. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21769693

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Also discussed importance of employees reporting illnesses symposium to a person in charge. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21769692

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen soups in walk-in freezer pre in house not date tracked, per operator in walk-in cooler 2 days prior to freezing. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21769687

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 unlabeled bottles of chemicals next to triple sink. Operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21769695

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021 and 7/20/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21769690

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed under dishwashing machine. 7 dead roaches observed under dry storage rack in hallway next to cook line. Operator swept up dead roaches then washed rinsed and sanitized areas. corrected on site Also in reach-in cooler drawers on cook line under grill, 10 dead roaches observed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21769696

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment, service line equipment , and dishwasher area. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21769694

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on wall in back prep area with accumulation of food debris. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21769691

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawed in standing water, raw beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator moved all items into walk-in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21769689

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line and on front line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 50ppm. This is a repeat violation from 7/20/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21206070

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans tomato sauce heavily dented on seam.

22-41-4

Detail 21206064

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink, chlorine 50ppm. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21206069

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oncook line cooler drawers under grill, cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) for less than an hour per operator. Operator iced down all foods for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken

02C-08-5

Detail 21206065

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In ricin cook line left, containers of cooked chicken pulled from freezer per operator two days ago not date marked.

36-03-4

Detail 21206063

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21206067

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back kitchen, cook line, and in reach-in cooler on cook line, employee beverages observed. Operator removed all beverages. Discussed with operator a designated spot to store employee beverages segregated for food or food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21206068

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket on cook line soiled with an accumulation of mold-like substance. This is a repeat violation from 10/6/2021. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21206066

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At entrance to kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20568111

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to proper storage. Discussed with operator reorganizing shelving to allow for easier storage or raw animal foods. This is a repeat violation from 9/21/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20568107

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized blade. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20568113

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.

16-21-4

Detail 20568109

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwashing machine soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned the machine. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20568110

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine and 3 bay sink area. This is a repeat violation from 9/21/2021. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20568108

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back of kitchen door. This is a repeat violation from 9/21/2021 and 5/10/2021. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20568112

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler in right side bar area gasket soiled with an accumulation of mold like substance.

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 20531868

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. Observed one employee cooking food in kitchen with expired food handlers card. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 20531870

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under 3 compartment sink and dishwashing area broken leaving a gap on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20531869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear kitchen entrance. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2021. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20531867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill and cooking area on cook line soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. Hood vents over cook line soiled with heavy accumulation of grease. Food debris and dust accumulation under food storage racks in dry storage area. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2021. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 20527582

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to shelf below fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20527586

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. Observed one employee cooking food in kitchen with expired food handlers card. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20527584

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under 3 compartment sink and dishwashing area broken leaving a gap on floor. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20527579

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches near dry storage and dishwashing area - 2 on cans of tomatoes on shel, 2 under dry storage racks, two under 3 compartment sink, one under dishwashing machine. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20527580

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear kitchen entrance. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20527583

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on back prep table. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20527581

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill and cooking area on cook line soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. Hood vents over cook line soiled with heavy accumulation of grease. Food debris and dust accumulation under food storage racks in dry storage area. This is a repeat violation from 5/10/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

36-50-4

Detail 20527585

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan on cook line and in prep area soiled with heavy accumulation of dust. Warning