Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee

Last inspected:

96098 Lofton Square Ct, Yulee, FL 32097
Overview

Mexican Grill and Cantina Don Patron in Yulee has been emergency-closed twice for rodent activity, on July 2, 2020 and January 19, 2021. Over 40 inspections spanning multiple years, the facility recorded 295 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been chronic and varied, including employee health reporting violations appearing in at least five recent inspections, handwashing procedure violations, approved food source violations, and shell stock requirement violations. Chemical storage violations and toxic substance control violations also recur across the inspection record. The facility has incurred $1,200 in disciplinary fines across two formal actions. Fire safety violations were documented on three dates: portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone in 2018 and 2019, and scorch marks around an electrical outlet observed on November 24, 2025. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a December 1, 2025 inspection that cited three high-priority employee health reporting violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: January 19, 2021 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

42Inspections
315Violations
2Closures
3Fire
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee: Comparison to Nassau County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg 6.36 violations / inspection 6.36 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Nassau County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 15:11:00
Rodent activity 09:41:00

Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021004018 $800.00 Jan 19, 2021 Miami (Doral)
5--2020035922 $400.00 Jul 2, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed scorch marks on outlet beneath foood prep team cook line and scorch marks on outlet in sever/ drink prep area, operator stayed that the fire marshal already came out and inspected the outlets.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)

— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 5 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee last inspected?
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee last shut down?
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee was last shut down on January 19, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee?
The most frequently cited violations at Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee had?
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee find?
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee ever been shut down?
Yes, Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee been fined?
Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron in Yulee has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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