Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
03E-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**
03A-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**
01B-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03D-02-5
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**
31A-04-4
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
03D-15-4
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
11-26-1
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
05-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung at mop sink area
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods uncovered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
25
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
14-31-5
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**
03D-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**
01B-02-5
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**
03D-15-4
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**
53B-01-5
45
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 29 violations
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**
03D-02-5
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-17-4
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-03-5
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**
08A-20-5
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-05-6
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**
14-31-5
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**
12A-28-4
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-12-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee's medicine stored on shelf next to dry storage seasoning food in kitchen **Warning**
41-07-4
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
03D-15-4
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/ Observed 4 food handler employees working and no certified manager present
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen next to microwave
31B-02-4
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**
51-16-7
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**
53B-01-5
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
11-26-1
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**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of unwashed carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle in disrepair
14-11-5
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
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to food
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at ware washing area not hung to dry
42-01-4
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.
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in outside shed
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils stored in 77F standing water
10-07-4
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
10-01-5
6
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling tortillas from grill with bare hands and placing on plate with no additional preparation. Review with employee to wear gloves
09-01-4
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 on prep table, place there approximately 5 mins ago as per employee from reach in cooler and left out. Employee place back in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw meat to prep and then went to walk in cooler and open door handle with same contaminated gloves and grab green plantains and start preparing without washing hands. Reviewed with employee and employee wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored under prep table next to food basket and tortillas. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near cook line. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry rice bin left uncovered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice bin container. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cook line with slow drain
29-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing partially frozen cooked beans in standing water in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
39
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant.
How does Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant 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 Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Q Padre!!! Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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