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QUE PADRE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

QUE PADRE MEXICAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

4311 UNIVERSITY BLVD S, JACKSONVILLE 32216

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13610524

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13490326

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods uncovered in walk in cooler
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung at mop sink area
  • 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. 4 pans of white rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler with covered lid and condensation under lid from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored on shelf over open container of cut potatoes in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 pans of white rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler with covered lid and condensation under lid from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (49-51F - Cold Holding), stored sitting under chips station and place there from reach in cooler approximately 30 mins ago. Employee place back in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beans @ 20 mins (39-148F - Reheating, 2nd temp 129-141F), employee stated was done reheating beans from overnight and place in steam table for hot holding but beans did not reach minimum reheating temperature. Beans were first started reheating in microwave and transfer to stove to for additional reheating before being transferred to steam table for hot holding. Employee did not use thermometer to first check final temperature. Employee reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 4 pans of white rice (47-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler with covered lid and condensation under lid from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on cook line removed from original location with prep table now located in its place. Operator has another hand wash sink near by originally on plans. Informed operator will need to submit new plans if changes made. Operator will re-install hand wash sink. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has 2 new employees with no proof of form. Provided blank form
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Employee didn't use thermometer to check final temperature of reheated beans prior to placing for hot holding

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13495119

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of employees food handler training certificates Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Still the same. Operator has 5 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of any employee food handler training Admin Complaint

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13489770

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int

  • 03D-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. White rice (44-47F - Cooling), stored in deep storage buckets in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: White rice (44-54F - Cooling), stored in deep storage metal pot in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw prep beef stored in direct contact of non-food grade bag in reach in cooler . Tortilla chips stored in direct contact non- food grade bag on make table cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed flour tortillas stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag under prep table in kitchen Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over queso in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed raw prep chicken stored in pan over cooked foods in make table reach in cooler on cook line. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (44-47F - Cooling), stored in deep storage buckets in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: White rice (44-54F - Cooling), stored in deep storage metal pot in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. White rice (44-47F - Cooling), stored in deep storage buckets in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: White rice (44-54F - Cooling), stored in deep storage metal pot in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of employees food handler training certificates Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Still the same **Time Extended**

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10906294

Follow-up Inspection Required

10 high, 7 int, 12 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to food
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and keys stored above make table next to food
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle in disrepair
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of unwashed carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored in direct contact touching floor in container
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils stored in 77F standing water
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in outside shed
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at 44-45 in room temperature at ware washing area. Employee place out 30 mins ago to prep.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at ware washing area not hung to dry
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee's medicine stored on shelf next to dry storage seasoning food in kitchen Warning
  • 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. White rice (44-47F - Cooling), stored in deep storage buckets in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee wash hands at hand wash sink for approximately 5 seconds and then dry on apron and return to preparing food Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw prep chicken and then went to stir up cooked food on cook line without washing hands Warning
  • 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 handling raw chicken during preparation and then wiping hands on apron and return to preparing food without washing hands Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw prep beef stored in direct contact of non-food grade bag in reach in cooler . Tortilla chips stored in direct contact non- food grade bag on make table cook line. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over queso in walk in cooler Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw prep chicken stored over and in same container with raw beef and raw shrimp Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (62F - Cold Holding), stored sitting under kitchen prep table. Place there approximately 5 mins ago as per employee from cooler. Employee properly stored in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (44-47F - Cooling), stored in deep storage buckets in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. White rice (44-47F - Cooling), stored in deep storage buckets in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued
  • 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/ Observed 4 food handler employees working and no certified manager present
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen next to microwave
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Establishment has an outdoor grill that is not on establishment plans. Per employees, they use outside grill to cooks bulk whole chicken. Inspector called Tallahassee Plan review department and grill was added to existing plans during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of employees food handler training certificates Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Some new employees with no form
  • 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. Operator serves under cooked eggs on menu for breakfast and has no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory sign and operator posted Corrected On-Site