EL PATRON FOOD TRUCK
37911 SR 54 · ZEPHYRHILLS · Hillsborough County · FL 33542
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on floor next to 3 compartment sink
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live cockroach on wall above 3 compartment sink 12 live cockroaches under 3 compartment sink in cabinets 1 live cockroaches on cooler with drinks stored in it
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings on top of water heater inside cabinets under three compartment sink
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (67F – Hot Holding); cooked onions (58F – Hot Holding); cooked jalapeños (57F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (67F – Hot Holding) sitting on cook line, all food was stop sale at callback report **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlo Lopez no employee training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 employee with printed copy of form 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 19 dead cockroaches under 3 compartment sink in cabinets
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.