TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
422 CLEVELAND STREET, CLEARWATER, FL 33755
License #6217949
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 7, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 0 major, and 3 minor.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
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Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the corner area of ice bin.
- [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 .
- [08B-38-4] Food ( box of oil ) stored on floor. at cook line Manager relocated oil .
- [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
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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