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EL PATRON GRILL & CANTINA

7210 US HWY 301 S · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3445627
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8886545
DBPR license3905188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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 1

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 1 rodent dropping next to soda boxes. 4 rodent droppings on chemical buckets under dish machine 1 rodent dropping next to walk in cooler 1 live roach on wall above prep table 1 live roach on floor near back door. Operator removed all rodent droppings and roaches and sanitized all areas. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Dish machine tested 0ppm, establishment is not using dish machine. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.