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Q PADRE!!! MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4311 UNIVERSITY BLVD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3384763
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8593038
DBPR license2616250

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan queso, 1 pan cooked steak, 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan frijoles (46-48F – Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and we're all prepared at least 3 days ago and stored covered with lid or foil wrap in deep containers. Stop sale issued **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: All TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid or foil with prep label date between 1-11-24 to 1-15-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 45-51F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until working properly. 1 container of melted cheese 1 container of salsa sauce 2 tubs of frijoles 1 tub of black beans 2 tubs of yellow rice 1 tub of white rice **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid with prep label date 1-17-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 46-50F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 35F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. 1 container of cooked frijoles 1 container of cooked yellow rice **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Taco chips stored in non-food grade bag at dry storage area. Queso cheese stored in non-food grade bag in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Multiple non-food grade bags in walk in cooler and walk in Freezer being used with foods stored in direct contact. Employee removing from bags during inspection **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Still the same **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan queso, 1 pan cooked steak, 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan frijoles (46-48F – Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and we're all prepared at least 3 days ago and stored covered with lid or foil wrap in deep containers. Stop sale issued 1 container of homemade pico (46F – Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and with date of prep of 1-5-24 and stored covered with lid in deep containers. Stop sale issued **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: All TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid with prep label date 1-14-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 45-47F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until working properly. 1 tub cut cabbage mix 1 tub salsa pico All TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid or foil with prep label date between 1-11-24 to 1-15-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 45-51F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until working properly. 1 container of melted cheese 1 container of salsa sauce 2 tubs of frijoles 1 tub of black beans 2 tubs of yellow rice 1 tub of white rice **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid with prep label date 1-17-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 46-50F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 35F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. 1 container of cooked frijoles 1 container of cooked yellow rice **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1 pan queso, 1 pan cooked steak, 1 pan cooked chicken and 1 pan frijoles (46-48F – Cooling), all items stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and we're all prepared at least 3 days ago and stored covered with lid or foil wrap in deep containers. Stop sale issued 1 container of homemade pico (46F – Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today and with date of prep of 1-5-24 and stored covered with lid in deep containers. Stop sale issued **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: All TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid or foil with prep label date between 1-11-24 to 1-15-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 45-51F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until working properly. 1 container of melted cheese 1 container of salsa sauce 2 tubs of frijoles 1 tub of black beans 2 tubs of yellow rice 1 tub of white rice **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: TCS foods stored in walk in cooler cooling covered with lid with prep label date 1-17-24 overnight with no additional preparation today as per employee as well who validated with food temperature between 46-50F. Stop sale issued. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 35F and validated with inspector thermometer as well. 1 container of cooked frijoles 1 container of cooked yellow rice **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#5Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 food handler employees and 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Still the same **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Still the same **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Still the same **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Still the same **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink at ware washing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Still the same **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Still the same **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.