Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron's latest score of 100 sits above the Yulee average of 71. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. 3 containers of queso and 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler made yesterday not cooled to 41F within 6 hours **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed 3 containers of Queso 95F, 95F, 89F all cooling at 3:30PM, operator stated they started the cooling process at 12:00, items did not cool properly. Stop Sale Issued. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. 3 containers of queso and 1 container of salsa in walk in cooler made yesterday not cooled to 41F within 6 hours **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One small flying insects observed near soda syrup boxes in dry storage area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed and unlabeled spray bottle on floor of dry storage area operator placed a label on it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bar area has black stains on it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated they do not currently have e a prob thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceiling's soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple Dusty ceiling vents in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple appliances on cook like heavily soiled with old cooking geese.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive unused equipment outside back door.
33-31-5
14
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
29
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - 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.
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener spray can stored next to whole tomatoes in dry food storage area. Can moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of large chest reach in cooler in bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink near dish machine. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Pad for dumpster and grease receptacle. Manager states that pad will be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer by condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling inside mop sink area.
36-36-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups stored in server station. Cups separated. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs in oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - 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). **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
14
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda gun Soiled inside of ice machine
22-02-4
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/ Manager showed up during inspection. 7 employees on shift **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink on cook line, placed soap at sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Gold substance in zapp spray bottle, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area in kitchen. On line
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handsink in men's restroom
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area ice scooper handle stored in ice
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging On oven door
10-20-4
Basic - 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.
14-36-5
33
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven Doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Still stored **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach In coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Still **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Still needs **Time Extended**
14-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron.
How does Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron is inspected around three times per year on average.
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