Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PATRON FOOD TRUCK

37911 SR 54 · ZEPHYRHILLS · Hillsborough County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1289442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8708154
DBPR license3953964

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies inside food truck at time of inspection, not landing on food or food contact surfaces **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled jalapeños (91F – Hot Holding), operator began reheating on grill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bad of ice in hand sink **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Two employees present with no proof of training (employed over 60 days) **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window with screen left open when not in use **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and chicken thawing in standing water **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.