EL PATRON MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR
3639-3641 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed limes in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved limes from out under chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in men's bathroom. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp prepared yesterday with no date mark in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 2
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom at hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.