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TEQUILA SHOTS BAR & GRILL

38 N MAIN ST, MILPITAS, CA, 95035 +14082627468
Pass
85
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

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PASSED
Sep 4, 2025FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION345 days ago

A follow-up inspection was conducted to verify major violation from routine inspection conducted on 08/29/2025 is in compliance. K07: Potentially Hazardous Foods in the 2 door prep cooler measured at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. K35: The 2 door prep cooler is now able to maintain PHFs at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue to work on violations noted on the last routine inspection report.

Inspection Timeline

Sep 4, 2025Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Aug 29, 2025
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85
Aug 20, 2024
PassedScore: 89/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
89

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
5
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Sep 4, 2025
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

A follow-up inspection was conducted to verify major violation from routine inspection conducted on 08/29/2025 is in compliance. K07: Potentially Hazardous Foods in the 2 door prep cooler measured at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. K35: The 2 door prep cooler is now able to maintain PHFs at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue to work on violations noted on the last routine inspection report.

1 reported violation
  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Rubber seal on the door of the 2 door prep cooler observed damaged. Operator is waiting for parts to repair it. [Corrective Action] Maintain rubber seal in good condition.

Pass Aug 29, 2025
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Discussed maintaining a temperature log of all refrigeration units in the facility.

4 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Potentially Hazardous Foods in the 2 door prep cooler were measured in the danger zone. Per employee, the PHF were in the cooler since yesterday. [Corrective Action] Maintain PHFs at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] Employee voluntarily discarded to PHFs in the 2 door prep cooler into the compost bin.

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    1. Temperature of foods in the 2 door prep cooler were measured above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Ensure refrigeration unit is able to maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Rubber seals on the door of the 2 door prep cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain rubber seals in good condition.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Improper set up of the 3 compartment sink at the bar. [Corrective Action] Ensure 3 compartment sink is set up with wash, rinse, then sanitize.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Lack of manager's Food Safety Certificate. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

Pass Aug 20, 2024
89/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Food Safety Certificate not available for review. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Rotisserie chicken was observed stored in the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash sink is accessible at all times. [Corrected on Site] Employee removed the chicken from the handwash sink.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.