TACOS EL PATRON
4145 HENDERSON BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33629
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable water on truck. Operator filled up water tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored overtop cooked chicken wings in small reach in cooler behind drivers set. Employee removed and properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 9
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Blue cheese, Ranch, opened has no date markings inside refrigerator between reach in coolers on cooks line.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Gave operator body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on small reach in cooler behind drivers set is soiled and no longer cleanable.
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink has little to no pressure.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used for food preparation. Hand washing sink has lettuce stored inside it. Employee removed and properly stored lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Gave operator a thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Gave operator updated education packet.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken inside reach in cooler behind drivers set has no date markings.
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 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor next to refrigerator.
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw ground beef stored uncovered in small reach in cooler behind drivers set.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.