Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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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 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3503317
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8892643
DBPR license3905188

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 18, 2024 2:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 19, 2024 3:53 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on bunch near register 2 rodent droppings in dining area 2 rodent droppings at bar 23 rodent droppings near soda boxes 4 rodent droppings near dish machine 18 rodent droppings in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on cook line Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.