MEXICAN GRILL AND CATINA DON PATRON
96098 LOFTON SQUARE CT, Yulee FL 32097 · 904.491-3515
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One small flying insects observed near soda syrup boxes in dry storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021004018 | Jan 19, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | $800 |
| 5--2020035922 | Jul 2, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed 1 live flying insect in dry storage. Also, observed 1 live flying insect in server station.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler raw shelled eggs over bag of unwashed carrots. Operator moved carrots to shelf above eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under grill, raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F-51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were placed in reach in cooler 3 hours prior. Ambient air thermometer reading 48F, actual ambient air temperature 51F. Operator put ice on all Time/Temperature control for safety foods. Also, in flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line, cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Both items placed on ice in top of cooler 3 hours prior but ice not surrounding pan. Operator added more ice around items.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.a In reach in cooler on cook line, pico (49F - Cooling @ 4 hours); cut tomatoes (48F - Cooling @ 4 hours). Operator stated both items were prepared at 9:30, then covered and put into cooler. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer to cool quickly.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In small steam well on cook line, pork (53F - Reheating @ 3.45 hours). Operator stated pork was taken from walk-in cooler and put in warmer at 10 am. Operator put pork in pot and stove and brought up temperature. Rechecked 187 @ 4 hours (15 minutes later).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bar area stained black. Also, tea nozzles in server station soiled with residue.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator stocked paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Operator told employee to clean.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped ice buckets.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line under grill ambient air thermometer reading 48F, actual ambient air 51F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to dish machine next to clean dishes. Employee removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near three compartment sink, metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food and grease. Also, steam table on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, floor under prep table soiled with build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food debris/torn. Also, around soda nozzles on drink machine in server station soiled. Operator cleaned soda machine. Also, table under grill on cook line soiled with grease build.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Front and back door to establishment not fully sealed when shut.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In server station, to go bowls not inverted. Operator flipped stack of to go bowls.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at bar area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under prep table near walk-in cooler standing water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Near bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to bucket and rechecked @ 50ppm.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 containers of queso and 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler made yesterday not cooled to 41F within 6 hours
Nov 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 containers of queso and 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler made yesterday not cooled to 41F within 6 hours
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of condensed milk heavily dented at seem and rim of can. Operator segregated it from other food items.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed lemons in metal pan sitting on ice in drink ice container across near ware wash station no contamination observed, Operator removed items from ice Observed lemons in pan and plastic dispensing bottle with lemon juice sitting on ice in bar area Operator removed items from ice.
Live, small flying insects found One small flying insects observed near soda syrup boxes in dry storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler at 47F, operator stayed the salsa has been prepared the day prior but was not able to tell us how long the salsa had been out temp.operator disposed of the product. 3 containers of queso In walk in cooler at 47F, 47F, 50F, the operator stayed they has been made the day prior but could not tell us how long the items has been out of the temp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad at 50F in reach in cooler at end of cook line.operator stated it has been placed in reach in cooler at 10:30AM Operator took salad out and placed it in reach in cooler at front of cook line.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Queso and salsa in large tall plastic bins in walk in cooler did not cool properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bar area has black stains on it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware wash area was not easy accessible and blocked by trash can. Operator moved the trash can. Pans in hand sink on cook line, pans removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located in ware wash area, operator re filled paper towels. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink located in ware wash area, operator re filled paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated they do not currently have e a prob thermometer.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu shows that they serve eggs sunny side up, but has no consumer advisory attached to it. Sent operator a consumer advisory.operator posted during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed and unlabeled spray bottle on floor of dry storage area operator placed a label on it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with other food items on it above food prep table in warewash area. Operator moved drink to a designated area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charger laying on canned goods above food prep area in front of kitchen dishwasher.
Floor, walls and or ceiling's soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple Dusty ceiling vents in kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice Observed ice scoop handle laying in ice in ice machine located in kitchen area near ware wash. Operator removed ice scoop from ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple appliances on cook like heavily soiled with old cooking geese.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive unused equipment outside back door.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed scorch marks on outlet beneath foood prep team cook line and scorch marks on outlet in sever/ drink prep area, operator stayed that the fire marshal already came out and inspected the outlets.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
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.
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).
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back prep area. Soap provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf across from restrooms in dining area. Bottle labeled.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above mop sink in closet.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on ice machine. Bucket inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in dining area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cook on cook line. Both placed on hair restraints.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door near restrooms.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in bar. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back prep area. Inspector emailed sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf in dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler for beer in bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas throughout kitchen.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large pot of cooked beans prepared and stored last night 69F. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes in dish area and immediately prepared bowl of salsa to take to guests. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw fish and shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked chicken, raw shelled oysters stored over ready to eat beans, and raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat lemons/limes. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, large pot of cooked beans prepared and stored last night 69F. Beans discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener spray can stored next to whole tomatoes in dry food storage area. Can moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Vacuum breaker missing at outside mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook working on cook line did not know any food cooking temperatures. Inspector explained cooking temperatures to cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of large chest reach in cooler in bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink near dish machine. Soap provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All trading records for employees are expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored in mop sink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk in cooler inside pot of beans, plate and bowl used as a scoop. Plate and bowl removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling inside mop sink area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Case of raw oysters in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Oysters identified, moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two black backpacks stored on dry storage racks with single use items. Backpacks moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups stored in server station. Cups separated.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Pad for dumpster and grease receptacle. Manager states that pad will be cleaned.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer by condenser.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs in oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink near dish machine. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign).
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas throughout kitchen.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Raw shelled eggs over beef in walk in cooler Moved to store correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo and cooked pork 76f in between fryer and grill, employee discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun Soiled inside of ice machine
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/ Manager showed up during inspection. 7 employees on shift
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink on cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink on cook line, placed soap at sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Gold substance in zapp spray bottle, manager labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area in kitchen. On line
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handsink in men's restroom
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area ice scooper handle stored in ice
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging On oven door
Interior of ice machine in disrepair/has exposed glue. And ice unit not sitting on ice holder you can see outside of the machine from the inside.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, refried beans and cooked pork, dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drinks on prep table on line Personal drink in drying rack for dishwasher area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors moved
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