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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes with out sanitizing, employee set up sanitizer and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on paper bags. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink. **Warning**
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. For new hire. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to cooler at bar. Employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with to go boxes. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.