TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

Name: TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
Address: 422 CLEVELAND STREET, CLEARWATER, FL, 33755, US
Rating: 97.5

422 CLEVELAND STREET, CLEARWATER, FL 33755

License #6217949

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

97.5 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 9 minor.

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[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the corner area of ice bin.
[08B-38-4] Food ( box of oil ) stored on floor. at cook line Manager relocated oil .
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Manager removed towel .
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( cooked rice ) . Reviewed with manager
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to hot sauces at the bar. Manager relocated spray bottles of cleaners .

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