DADE CITY, Pasco County

TACOS EL PATRON

36108 STATE ROAD 52, DADE CITY, FL 33525

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 2, 2026
City
DADE CITY
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 24404817

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 written procedures to operator.. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24404816

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24208335

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed pan in hand sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24208334

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towel from prep table. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23835665

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: sour cream 44 f discussed with chef to move to reach in cooler Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23835664

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink front line. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23835666

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. Joanna negrete issued 2-7-22 international food service executive. And missing for one employee over 60 days Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23835663

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of reach In cooler Warning

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23779316

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cilantro at sliding glass door cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23779318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Observed at walk in beverage cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed door of cooler not able to be completely shut. Advised operator to move to another operable cooler. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23779319

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliding glass reach in: tomatillo salsa (cooked onions and garlic) (53F - Cooling) at 1:39; cooling since 10:30 - 53F at 1:59 Observed in portion cups with tight fitting lids. Advised operator to remove lids and or place in reach in freezer to quick chill. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23779317

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23779313

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line area by microwave. Advised operator to provide paper towels. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23779314

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23779312

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23779315

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in beverage cooler door does not close completely. Warning

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-06-4

Detail 22799897

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter. Operator turned all containers face down. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22523644

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag of food thawing in hand sink on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 22523643

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22041686

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license expired with no urgent date. Owner emailed the current license. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21865791

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. Emailed to manager Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21865790

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Employee put towels Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21865789

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. Emailed handouts to manager Corrective Action Taken

51-13-4

Detail 21865792

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager Corrective Action Taken

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20844060

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license fee during the inspection with receipt being provided. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20844059

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (44 F- Cold Holding); steak (45 F- Cold Holding) in the walk-in refrigerator. The ambient air temperature in the walk-in refrigerator is 45°F. Operator moved the meats to the refrigerated make table in the cooking area. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 17, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.