EL PATRON MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with ice machine in the kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Provided operator employee health reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar and kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water case stored on floor near dry storage.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with ice machine and ladder near triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Handwashing sink blocked with ice machine. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout dining and kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the bar area. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in kitchen area for fluorescent lights. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing in men's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pulled chicken prepared yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in kitchen over beverage reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in mens bathroom. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in reach in cooler prep yesterday no date mark. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen above reach in cooler with beer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit locked in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over Ready to Eat flour tortillas in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler made yesterday with no date mark. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as a scoop in dried beans.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed marked exit door blocked with old equipment in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2022.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid behind bar counter next to glassware.

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towels stored in hand washing sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area.

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken prepared yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handle on cooks line.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield for fluorescent lights over prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed old equipment stored in front of back door marked for exit.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed limes.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser was empty at hand washing sink in kitchen area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights in kitchen over prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic container with silverware food contact surfaces facing up.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine on shelf next to plate ware across from fryer.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food bag used to store cheese in stand up reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash dishes then preparing food without changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand washing sink behind bar blocked with spray bottle and cloth. Operator removed items from sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing for floor drain in center of kitchen floor.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing on fluorescent lights above prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored with mop head in bucket.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth next to microwave not stored in sanitizer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in container not labeled under microwave.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door with chair in front of it. Operator moved chair during inspection. Corrected On-Site