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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 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3503317
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8892903
DBPR license3905188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 1 live fly on reach in cooler door. Operator removed and sanitized. **Time Extended**

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 1 rodent dropping between containers 1 rodent dropping near fryers 1 live roach in dry storage Operator removed all and sanitized areas **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.