Patron Azteca Mexican

10299 Royal Palm Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Patron Azteca Mexican appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 24, 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 three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Coral Springs restaurants, the typical score is 77; Patron Azteca Mexican is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 small flying insects in bar area not landing. Operator began killing bugs and cleaning and sanitizing area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed 3 small flying insects operator killed flies **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits of any kind **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen flip top cooler right door does not fasten all the way. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Argus tres leches (46-50F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items in cooler for 24 hours. See stop sale. Cheese sauce (47F- cold holding) . Per operator item brought in from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill 2. Front Argus cooler; milk (49F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler overnight. All items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Argus tres leches (46-50F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items in cooler for 24 hours. See stop sale 2. Front Argus cooler; milk (49F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip,top,cooler soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container standing water 78F. Operator placed items on stove to heat. Water now at 150F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen flip top cooler right door does not fasten all the way. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on shelf in reach in cooler with sellable food. Operator discarded employee food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers in dish area. Employee began removing labels **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
47
Sep 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen Argus cooler- door handles cracked **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: Observed at call back - same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over cook line soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-21: Observed at callback-same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade chlorine solution. Tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Kitchen- Flip top cooler; salsa (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) unit below flip top ; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed flip top cooler set at hottest temperature setting. Operator placed items into freezer to rapid chill. Items not prepared or portioned today 2. Kitchen-Four drawer cooler under cookline; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed unit drawers slightly open. Operator placed ice on items to rapid chill. All foods now between 40-43F. Items not prepared or portioned today. ** Corrected On Site** 3. Argus cooler; salsa (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed unit set at hottest temperature setting. Operator moved items to freezer to rapid chill. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packed Raw beef patty over tub of ice cream. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen Argus cooler- door handles cracked **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food utensils stored in container of water 98F. Operator replaced with water at 157F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent over cook line soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in wait station. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee enters main kitchen to place cheese without removing gloves. Kitchen doors dirty. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top (right side) 45F-53F pico, tomato, diced cooked pork, salsa./\\\ four drawers by grill beef 51F, raw shrimp 53F, raw chicken 48F. No foods portioned or prepared today, foods in units less than 4hrs. Operator either moved or iced the foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Raw chorizo sausage over ready to eat in flip top 2) Raw chorizo over ready to eat in walk in cooler. Operator corrected the improper stowage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood- Home Depot blender used for making sauce - per operator mixed sauce with tool. **Warning**
14-15-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed machine, now 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plumbing pipe in sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled cleaning bottle in kitchen and 3cs. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler, in kitchen **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towels in kitchen not in sanitize bucket. Operator placed in solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top by grill, for lowboy drawers under grill. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at flip top in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and dirt. 1)Vents dust build up, in main kitchen. 2) kitchen doors dirty. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak from hand washing sink in kitchen, pipe disconnected from drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water build up in reach in freezer underneath flip top, in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells at expo line in kitchen unprotected under vents. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
21
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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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 handled tortilla to prepare food item after having hands on apron while standing at cook line. Employee had not washed hands or changed gloves first. Stopped employee, discarded tortilla, and employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled clean pans without washing hands and changing gloves after washing and scrubbing same pans.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer #5 in back storage/dish area, open case of raw bacon above prepared containers of stock and bags of cheese sticks.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibbs, with attached hoses, in back storage/prep area and at main cook line missing vacuum breakers.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser at bar has mold like buildup around several nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher unable to locate chlorine test kit
16-37-1
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/ PIC Yanela Guerra
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple bulk food containers of sauces and soup in walk in cooler not date marked. Per employee, items prepared more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging above triple sink. Employee marked bottle as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans of cooked beef in walk in cooler and container of salsa in kitchen reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothes under long cutting board at kitchen flat top unit.
21-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of flour in back prep area not labeled. 2) Spray bottle of oil on cook line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of refried beans and multiple sauces and soups in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of spoons in standing water between stove and grill.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior shelf in fliptop cooler in kitchen is rust pitted and damaged.
14-33-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Spilled rice on floor in back prep area under and around prep table.
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
17
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 dented cans white with cream sauces stored on shelves in dry storage area. Operator informed and stop issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on soda nozzle. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Samsung microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed plumbing fixtures stored in handwash sink at dishwashing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on multiple containers containing TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. As per operator, items were cooked on 3/5/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 12/19/2022
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Argus refrigerator.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee food stored in Argus refrigerator not identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked beans stored in walk-in cooler. -Observed containers with refried beans stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed a uncovered container with chips stored next to handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator covered container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cooking oil in kitchen.
02D-01-5
32
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored on food preparation table next to clean utensils. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in bar area.
35A-02-6
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. Observed sanitizer at 00 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with rolling cart.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked beef and beans stored in walk-in cooler. As per operator, both items were cooked on 11/14/2022. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with refried beans stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in bar. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patron Azteca Mexican last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patron Azteca Mexican on file is from Jan 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patron Azteca Mexican?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Patron Azteca Mexican.

How does Patron Azteca Mexican compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Patron Azteca Mexican most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Patron Azteca Mexican's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Patron Azteca Mexican have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Patron Azteca Mexican 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 Patron Azteca Mexican inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Patron Azteca Mexican is inspected around four times per year on average.