PATRON AZTECA MEXICAN
10299 Royal Palm Boulevard
Coral Springs, Florida, 33065
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen flip top cooler right door does not fasten all the way. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on shelf in reach in cooler with sellable food. Operator discarded employee food Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen flip top cooler right door does not fasten all the way. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container standing water 78F. Operator placed items on stove to heat. Water now at 150F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with grease Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers in dish area. Employee began removing labels **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip,top,cooler soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Argus tres leches (46-50F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items in cooler for 24 hours. See stop sale 2. Front Argus cooler; milk (49F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Argus tres leches (46-50F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items in cooler for 24 hours. See stop sale. Cheese sauce (47F- cold holding) . Per operator item brought in from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill 2. Front Argus cooler; milk (49F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler overnight. All items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen Argus cooler- door handles cracked Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: Observed at call back - same **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over cook line soiled with grease Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: Observed at callback-same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen Argus cooler- door handles cracked Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food utensils stored in container of water 98F. Operator replaced with water at 157F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over cook line soiled with grease Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in wait station. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packed Raw beef patty over tub of ice cream. Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Kitchen- Flip top cooler; salsa (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) unit below flip top ; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed flip top cooler set at hottest temperature setting. Operator placed items into freezer to rapid chill. Items not prepared or portioned today 2. Kitchen-Four drawer cooler under cookline; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed unit drawers slightly open. Operator placed ice on items to rapid chill. All foods now between 40-43F. Items not prepared or portioned today. ** Corrected On Site** 3. Argus cooler; salsa (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed unit set at hottest temperature setting. Operator moved items to freezer to rapid chill. ** Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade chlorine solution. Tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed at callback inspection, same. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at flip top in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed at callback, same. Per operator gaskets on order **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler, in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed at callback inspection, same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold in ice bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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. Flip top by grill, for lowboy drawers under grill. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at flip top in kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and dirt. 1)Vents dust build up, in main kitchen. 2) kitchen doors dirty. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak from hand washing sink in kitchen, pipe disconnected from drain. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water build up in reach in freezer underneath flip top, in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells at expo line in kitchen unprotected under vents. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler, in kitchen Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towels in kitchen not in sanitize bucket. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed machine, now 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood- Home Depot blender used for making sauce - per operator mixed sauce with tool. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Raw chorizo sausage over ready to eat in flip top 2) Raw chorizo over ready to eat in walk in cooler. Operator corrected the improper stowage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee enters main kitchen to place cheese without removing gloves. Kitchen doors dirty. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top (right side) 45F-53F pico, tomato, diced cooked pork, salsa./\\\ four drawers by grill beef 51F, raw shrimp 53F, raw chicken 48F. No foods portioned or prepared today, foods in units less than 4hrs. Operator either moved or iced the foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plumbing pipe in sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaning bottle in kitchen and 3cs. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-01-4: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.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of spoons in standing water between stove and grill.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothes under long cutting board at kitchen flat top unit.
- 16-46-4: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
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior shelf in fliptop cooler in kitchen is rust pitted and damaged.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of refried beans and multiple sauces and soups in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 02D-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
- 12A-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
- 12A-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.
- 08A-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.
- 29-34-4: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.
- 11-27-4: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
- 22-02-4: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
- 16-37-1: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
- 53A-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
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 02C-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
- 41-17-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).