EL PATRON GRILL & CANTINA
7210 US HWY 301 S · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023 **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Establishment not using dish machine at time of callback. Due 10/12/2023 **Time Extended**
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine. – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 2 flies near dish machine 2 flies near ice machine **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Due 12/4/2023. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Due 12/4/2023 **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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. Due 12/4/2023 – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Due 12/4/2023 **Time Extended**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table. – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.