Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LOS PORTALES MEXICAN GRILL

2245 CR 210 W #109 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3582442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10789314
DBPR license6501709

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Interior of lid of covered container of lard in dry storage area has a build up of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Windex stored with bag in box soda next to bar, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of standing reach in freezer next to hand wash station on cook line, employee began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at bar, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under steam well on make line in kitchen, employee cleaned up and discarded roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back interior of oven next to hand wash station on cook line.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go trays on floor by men's bathrooms, box moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over containers of cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Unwashed heads of lettuce and unwashed limes stored over cut onions in walk in cooler. Employee corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.