El Patron Food Truck
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2024, El Patron Food Truck has six inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Zephyrhills restaurant scores 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (67F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (58F - Hot Holding); cooked jalapeños (57F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (67F - Hot Holding) sitting on cook line, all food was stop sale at callback report **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No food present on truck at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No further stop sales at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlo Lopez no employee training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Carlos Lopez started 2 weeks ago and is planning to get food handler training completed online, has signed off on employee health agreement. Observed food handler training for Leiser Lopez Gonzalez completed by SafeStaff 02/10/2025 and food manger training for Seleny Perez Salas through National Registry of Safety Professionals completed on 10/19/2023. Only 1 manager and 2 food handlers associated with MFDV license. Discussed requirements with operator. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No food present on truck at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings on top of water heater inside cabinets under three compartment sink
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (67F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (58F - Hot Holding); cooked jalapeños (57F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (67F - Hot Holding) sitting on cook line, all food was stop sale at callback report **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on floor next to 3 compartment sink
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live cockroach on wall above 3 compartment sink 12 live cockroaches under 3 compartment sink in cabinets 1 live cockroaches on cooler with drinks stored in it
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlo Lopez no employee training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Provided employee with printed copy of form 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 19 dead cockroaches under 3 compartment sink in cabinets
35A-03-4
35
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies inside food truck at time of inspection, not landing on food or food contact surfaces **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled jalapeños (91F - Hot Holding), operator began reheating on grill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bad of ice in hand sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present with no proof of training (employed over 60 days) **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and chicken thawing in standing water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window with screen left open when not in use **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Feb 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and came back with the proper bleach for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in 3 compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator does not have the pump to pump wastewater from mobile into waste tank on location. **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed DBPR HR 5030-105 to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patron Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patron Food Truck on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does El Patron Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
El Patron Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has El Patron Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patron Food Truck have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patron Food Truck 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 El Patron Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patron Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.
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