LOS PORTALES MEXICAN GRILL
2245 CR 210 W #109 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
28-14-4High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of mop water dumped on grounds by rear of Establishment near rear exit door. **Warning**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2021. Manager renewed during inspection time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 20 rodent droppings on floor by inside mop sink area located by rear Of Establishment close to drinks concentrate rack. About 5 rodent droppings on floor by bottled drinks rack in hallway near men's restrooms. About 10 rodent droppings on floor by dry goods area located behind bar and next to office. About 6 rodent droppings on floor under Three compartment sink and Dish machine which located in main kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by large food container. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large gallon container in bar Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. All training records expired. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine area.
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing by mop sink area and above walk in cooler.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors multiple areas in kitchen , bar , dry goods , mop sink area.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of cooked beans cooling under soap dispenser located in kitchen. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Tub of raw hamburger, and beef on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Soiled Counters and shelves throughout in kitchen area. Soiled exterior of equipment of multiple kitchen equipment. Microwave, and other. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door with self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose Hand wash sink. Hand wash sink by Ice machine.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen tilapia fish thawing at Ambient 79°F room temperature in kitchen. Per Person In Charge items placed about 20 mins before. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar containers not labeled in kitchen near cookline.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:19 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.