Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PATRON AZTECA MEXICAN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3352792
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372052
DBPR license1619082

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate9 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 4

#10High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled tortilla to prepare food item after having hands on apron while standing at cook line. Employee had not washed hands or changed gloves first. Stopped employee, discarded tortilla, and employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled clean pans without washing hands and changing gloves after washing and scrubbing same pans.

#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer #5 in back storage/dish area, open case of raw bacon above prepared containers of stock and bags of cheese sticks.

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibbs, with attached hoses, in back storage/prep area and at main cook line missing vacuum breakers.

Intermediate 7

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser at bar has mold like buildup around several nozzles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher unable to locate chlorine test kit

#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ PIC Yanela Guerra

#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple bulk food containers of sauces and soup in walk in cooler not date marked. Per employee, items prepared more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging above triple sink. Employee marked bottle as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Spilled rice on floor in back prep area under and around prep table.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of spoons in standing water between stove and grill.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothes under long cutting board at kitchen flat top unit.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans of cooked beef in walk in cooler and container of salsa in kitchen reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior shelf in fliptop cooler in kitchen is rust pitted and damaged.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Containers of refried beans and multiple sauces and soups in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of flour in back prep area not labeled. 2) Spray bottle of oil on cook line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.