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MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA DON PATRON

1519 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689243
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13611879
DBPR license5501080

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in drawers below the flat grill. Operator moved raw chicken to the bottom. Also, in reach-in freezer by the fryers, open raw pork tamales stored over fish. Operator rearranged products to proper storage. Also, in walk-in cooler, raw beef stored over bottled water and chilis. Operator rearranged products to proper storage.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored with and against flour tortillas on dry storage shelving. Operator removed spray paint. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 50-104 and 5030-204. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser had only water. Operator refilled the soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid on shelf under the chip dispenser. Operator identified contents as degreaser and labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in seasonings at back exit door. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack stored on top of cases of tortillas in dry storage area. Operator removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing/inoperable at plumbing fixture. Cold water valve on handwash sink by the fryers doesn't work.

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. Employee closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving has rust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.