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MEXICAN GRILL AND CATINA DON PATRON

96098 LOFTON SQUARE CT · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3604853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10889941
DBPR license5500987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 containers of queso and 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler made yesterday not cooled to 41F within 6 hours **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of condensed milk heavily dented at seem and rim of can. Operator segregated it from other food items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#10High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed lemons in metal pan sitting on ice in drink ice container across near ware wash station no contamination observed, Operator removed items from ice Observed lemons in pan and plastic dispensing bottle with lemon juice sitting on ice in bar area Operator removed items from ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One small flying insects observed near soda syrup boxes in dry storage area.

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler at 47F, operator stayed the salsa has been prepared the day prior but was not able to tell us how long the salsa had been out temp.operator disposed of the product. 3 containers of queso In walk in cooler at 47F, 47F, 50F, the operator stayed they has been made the day prior but could not tell us how long the items has been out of the temp. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad at 50F in reach in cooler at end of cook line .operator stated it has been placed in reach in cooler at 10:30AM Operator took salad out and placed it in reach in cooler at front of cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 7

#14Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Queso and salsa in large tall plastic bins in walk in cooler did not cool properly.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bar area has black stains on it.

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware wash area was not easy accessible and blocked by trash can. Operator moved the trash can. Pans in hand sink on cook line, pans removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located in ware wash area, operator re filled paper towels. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink located in ware wash area, operator re filled paper towels. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated they do not currently have e a prob thermometer.

#19Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu shows that they serve eggs sunny side up, but has no consumer advisory attached to it. Sent operator a consumer advisory.operator posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed and unlabeled spray bottle on floor of dry storage area operator placed a label on it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with other food items on it above food prep table in warewash area. Operator moved drink to a designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charger laying on canned goods above food prep area in front of kitchen dishwasher.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls and or ceiling's soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple Dusty ceiling vents in kitchen area.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice Observed ice scoop handle laying in ice in ice machine located in kitchen area near ware wash. Operator removed ice scoop from ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple appliances on cook like heavily soiled with old cooking geese.

#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area.

#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive unused equipment outside back door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.