El Patron Grill & Cantina
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, El Patron Grill & Cantina has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
El Patron Grill & Cantina's latest score of 55 falls below the Riverview average of 69. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes buckets stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling sanitizer bucket with water from handwash sink in kitchen. Discussed with employee that handwash sink for hand wash only. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen entrance and at bar. Employee provided. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door handle broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
55
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Garbage can blocking handwash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with to go boxes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
30
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
35A-04-4
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**
35A-02-6
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**
36-03-4
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**
14-11-5
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**
14-69-4
64
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar.
21-38-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 1 rodent dropping next to soda boxes. 4 rodent droppings on chemical buckets under dish machine 1 rodent dropping next to walk in cooler 1 live roach on wall above prep table 1 live roach on floor near back door. Operator removed all rodent droppings and roaches and sanitized all areas. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Dish machine tested 0ppm, establishment is not using dish machine. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 50 F, salsa 50 F, sour cream 50 F, cheese 46 F in reach in cooler next to bar door. Employee placed items in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar
35A-04-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to provide tested strips for chlorine.
16-37-1
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. Manager not able to provide any food handler certifications. **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. Manager not able to provide reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa in reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice uncovered in dry storage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and flour not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
17
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler under grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler under grill. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed limes in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes and peppers in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: No employee training provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0ppm, advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly, establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Operator states the dish machine is out of order. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Old labels on containers across from ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
16-46-4
43
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Establishment not using dish machine at time of callback. Due 10/12/2023 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Dish machine tested 0ppm, operator is waiting for dish machine to be fixed. Establishment is not using dish machine and 3 Compartment Sink is set up. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Portion cup in rice. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
61
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Establishment not using dish machine at time of callback. Due 10/12/2023 **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 2 flies near dish machine 2 flies near ice machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Due 12/4/2023. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Due 12/4/2023 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Due 12/4/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Due 12/4/2023 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
39
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46 F, Black beans 69 F, employee placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server go from soiled dishes to chips with out washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observe employee touch chips with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023 **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia and chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no food manager at establishment.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks in kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Due 12/4/2023. **Repeat Violation**
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. Due 12/4/2023
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to reach in cooler.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing on counter. Operator placed under running water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cutting board.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to liquid butter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.ice bucket on floor.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
9
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0 ppm, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 50ppm chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Advised employees to use 3cs until dish machine is working. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chip stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to stove top. Lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 49 F, butter 48 F in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49 F, butter 48 F in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker, operator removed splitter at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles next to ice machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening stored on floor in storage room. Operator removed off of floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates in dry storage closet not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patron Grill & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patron Grill & Cantina on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patron Grill & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Patron Grill & Cantina.
How does El Patron Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
El Patron Grill & Cantina most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has El Patron Grill & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patron Grill & Cantina have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Patron Grill & Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Patron Grill & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patron Grill & Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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