EL PATRON MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
1170 APALACHEE PARKWAY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-10-4High Priority – Dawn dish detergent stored next to sugar.
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw shrimp to ready-to-eat tortilla and cheese without washing hands. Observed employee heat tortilla and cheese to 185 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Nacho cheese hot held inside crockpot at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per employee cheese was made at 9am, was tempted at 90 F at 10:45am, at 1:15pm temperature is at 130 F. See stop sale.
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through four floor drains in establishment. Observed standing water above two floor drains in kitchen area in between microwave oven and convention oven and floor drain in wait station in front of hand wash sink. Observed standing water also above two floor drains in the middle of bar area in the middle of dining area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Nacho cheese hot held inside crockpot at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per employee cheese was made at 9am, was tempted at 90 F at 10:45am, at 1:15pm temperature is at 130 F. See stop sale.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink to add water to cooking pan.
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 12
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board that lines the shelves inside dry storage to be soiled.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
08B-38-4Basic – Cooking oil stored on floor next to dry storage.
40-01-4Basic – Cough medicine stored on dishwashing machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board to have deep marks.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of shallow pans at rack drying area.
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping from side of the hood.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind mop sink area.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container.
08B-12-5Basic – Raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered.
02D-01-5Basic – Sugar in dry storage removed from original container not identified by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:06 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.