Birrieria El Patron II

4786 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Birrieria El Patron II has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent Operator Spanish version of poster via email. Operator confirmed receipt. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef prepared yesterday with no date marking in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands before working with food on cook's line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box with hand mixer stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed item from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and cooked beef in reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking.

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk plastic container of sugar unlabeled under counter with steam table above.

02D-01-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed license is current in the system. Decal is not displayed at time of inspection. Operator stated he will bring it from home to properly display it.

50-03-4

Dec 22, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Apr 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birrieria El Patron II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birrieria El Patron II on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birrieria El Patron II?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birrieria El Patron II.

How does Birrieria El Patron II compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Birrieria El Patron II most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Birrieria El Patron II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Birrieria El Patron II have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birrieria El Patron II means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Birrieria El Patron II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birrieria El Patron II is inspected around two times per year on average.

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