Inspection Report

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PATRON AZTECA MEXICAN

10299 ROYAL PALM BLVD · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33065

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659342
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500627
DBPR license1619082

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed unit out of chemical sanitizer. Operator restocked. Machine now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. In kitchen cook line by entrance to the bar area, observed line cook use a visibly soiled rag to wipe off the gloves he was wearing and to wipe the sweat off of his face before proceeding to prepare another order with the same now soiled gloves. No gloves change

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; diced tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (71F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (63F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F – Cold Holding). As per operator all foods in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top unit kept open in a hot environment next to working grill and ovens. Instructed operators to put the dairy products in reach in freezer and to put ice on all other TCS foods for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot table; black beans (117F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (123-137F); yellow rice (119-144F – Hot Holding). As per operator food prepared today. In unit under 4hrs. Observed foods like warm near the top but holding proper temperature near the middle and bottom of food items. Instructed operators on why it's important to constantly stir food. Operators took items off hot table to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at wait station and triple sink area, filled with chemical substance, not labeled

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag on ware washing table

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop directly onto kitchen counter. Operator placed in holding container **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave inside kitchen soiled with food debris and dried grease.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Salsa in single door cooler inside kitchen stored uncovered

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 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
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.