MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA DON PATRON
96098 LOFTON SQUARE CT · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator ran dish washer multiple times and rechecked @ 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over crate of unwashed lemons. Operator moved raw shelled eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four (4) live roaches on inside of not in use oven on cook line. Also, observed one (1) live roach in cubby on side of non used oven on cook line. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately nine (9) rodent droppings at end of bar on floor near handwash sink. Operator began to clean. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Upon arrival, five employees present with no certified food manager in building. Certified food manager showed up 15 minutes into inspection after he was called. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink on cook line. Operator had employee stock paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line. Operator had employee stock. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In mop sink closet, spray bottle with brownish liquid not labeled. Operator had employee label bottle oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on cook line hot water temperature at 74F.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed in establishment is June 1, 2026. Operator printed new license and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed four (4) dead roaches on floor under oven on cook line. Also, observed five (5) dead roaches under prep table on cook line on floor. Also, observed one (1) dead roach on counter of prep area on cook line. Also, observed two (2) dead roaches under dish machine in bar area. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. At bar, triple sink set up with wash, sanitize, rinse. Operation switched sanitizer and rinse. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris. Also, wall under dish machine soiled with black residue. Also, floor/wall under three compartment sink soiled with residue build up. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris/torn in establishment. Also, around nozzles on soda machine in server area soiled with mold-like substance. Also, hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door and front door of establishment not fully sealed when closed with present of live roaches in building. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:45 PM.
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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.