TACOS EL PATRON
36108 STATE ROAD 52 · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33525
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cilantro at sliding glass door cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F – Cold Holding) Observed at walk in beverage cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed door of cooler not able to be completely shut. Advised operator to move to another operable cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliding glass reach in: tomatillo salsa (cooked onions and garlic) (53F – Cooling) at 1:39; cooling since 10:30 – 53F at 1:59 Observed in portion cups with tight fitting lids. Advised operator to remove lids and or place in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line area by microwave. Advised operator to provide paper towels. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **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 1
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in beverage cooler door does not close completely. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.