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MEXICAN GRILL AND CATINA DON PATRON

96098 LOFTON SQUARE CT · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497212
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873049
DBPR license5500987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet by patio where green hose is attached. Breaker missing on end of splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Manager states he will purchase breakers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands off in dish machine area. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate11-27-4

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 plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in server station by kitchen and hand washing sink on cook line are inoperable (no water). Manager states that repairs are in process. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back prep area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf across from restrooms in dining area. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar container in server station. Cup removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above mop sink in closet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on ice machine. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in dining area.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cook on cook line. Both placed on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Small table in back prep area is rusted out. White cutting board on cook line in front of hot holding foods.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door near restrooms.

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in bar. Scoop moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back prep area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf in dry storage area.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler for beer in bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.