Overview

• Carletta Andrews discovered a live baby snake in her margarita while dining at Patron Mexican Restaurant in Sandston, Virginia, on April 16, 2025.
• The restaurant owner attributed the snake's presence to a possible entry through a faulty air conditioning unit but confirmed no new measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents.
• State health inspection records from December 2024 revealed prior violations at the restaurant, including mold and a missing ceiling tile, which were corrected within a week.
• Andrews, who left the restaurant shaken and traumatized, expressed concerns about the potential presence of more snakes on the premises.
• The incident has drawn significant media attention, highlighting broader issues of food safety and regulatory oversight in dining establishments.