Birrieria El Patron

1300 Homestead Road N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Birrieria El Patron stretching back to 2024. Birrieria El Patron was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Lehigh Acres sits at 78, putting Birrieria El Patron on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed grey water being dumped under bushes. **Repeat Violation**

28-09-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink.

27-16-4

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches between reach-in cooler and 3 compartment sink and 1 live roach crawling under storage race beside cook line. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off prior to inspection. The owner turned on hot and cold water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-16-4

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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-293 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beef not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-02-5

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

50-03-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 bulk prepared beef, chicken and beans in reach in cooler with no date marking. Prepared over 24 hours.

02C-02-5

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. Observed no clean up form. Emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed evidence waste water line running under bushes and the ground is wet.

28-09-5

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. Observed no proof that employees are aware of the reporting responsibility. Emailed 2017 food code update packet to the owner. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed employee not aware of where paperwork was kept.

51-18-6

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored inside trailer. Operator removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed rear entry door left open when nor serving food.

35B-14-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birrieria El Patron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birrieria El Patron on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birrieria El Patron?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Birrieria El Patron.

How does Birrieria El Patron compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?

Birrieria El Patron most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birrieria El Patron have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birrieria El Patron 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 inspected?

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

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