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MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA DON PATRON

Health inspection records show MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA DON PATRON in FERNANDINA BEACH has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1519 Sadler Road
Florida, 32034
Nassau County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13611812

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temps in the walk in cooler cooler, beef 46F, chicken 47F, re fried beans 47F, , Milk 46F, Tamales 46F, all cold holding, operator stated that regular fridge door had been left open for over an hour during food delivery. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: In walk-in cooler, metal pan of cooked beef temperature at 45F. Operator stated it was out 1 hour prior to heat some up for service then put back into walk-in cooler. All other Time/Temperature control for safety foods temperature at 41F or below. Admin Complaint

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10889397

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in bulk sugar container, operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container beverage above food prep area, employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Multiple plastic spatulas in warewash area are chipped and cracked. Operator disposed of them on his own accord. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one box of cooking oil on floor at beginning of cook line. Operator picked up oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at bar area in container of water at 68F operators poured water out of container and cleaned utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chili Rellano in reach freezer at beginning of food line not covered. Operator covers food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Salsa in walk in cooler at 46F, operator states that cooked cut peppers where added the day before and that that it was left to sit out at room temperature overnight.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at stove, wearing gloves, touched raw food items and then touched a ready to eat food but never changed gloves or washed hands, Person in charge educated employee on hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over a ready to eat food in the reach in freezer at beginning of cook line. Operator relocated the beef Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tamales in walk in cooler cooked at 12PM on 1/11/26, product observed at 2:00PM on 1/12/26 not date marked. Pork in walk in cooler cooked at 12PM on 1/11/26, product observed at 2:00PM on 1/12/26 not date marked
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa in walk in cooler at 46F, operator states that cooked cut peppers where added the day before and that it was left to sit out at room temperature overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temps in the walk in cooler cooler, beef 46F, chicken 47F, re fried beans 47F, , Milk 46F, Tamales 46F, all cold holding, operator stated that regular fridge door had been left open for over an hour during food delivery. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting at bottom of food prep table on cook line at 114F. Operator disposed of rice.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in hallway by dishwasher blocked by multiple items.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu states that steak is only seared but has no consumer advisory on the menu or in food establishment. Operator printer and displayed consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled spray with chemical substance in it bottle in bar area, employee labeled the bottle, Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals substance at beginning of cook line, operator placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

3/4/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8995111

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 21-19-4:Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. In bar, blue sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Bucket moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Manager has new license and will print/post. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar. Holster cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Case of single use bowls on floor in storage/office area. Bowls moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf under dish machine, spray bottle containing chemical degreaser is not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10/3/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8735125

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On pass through window shelf, employee cell phone is stored. Cell phone moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in women's restroom. Manager placed up sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters at bar. Holsters cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Both drinks discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one can of tomatoes is dented.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler drawers below grill, raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat onions and peppers. Items moved and stored correctly. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat oil. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical degreaser stored on shelf by dish machine in kitchen. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/1/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8540568

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in beans used as scoop , moved Corrected On-Site
  • 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 stand up freezer beef over chilli peppers, moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bar area and next to triple. Provided Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottle with gold substance in side, labeled at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8356932

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hats provided
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken handle. Fixed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle moved Corrected On-Site
  • 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. 0 ppm provided 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored over prep cooler, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed on non-chemical side of the splitter
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns. Water gun at bar
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next ice machine Corrected On-Site