El Patron
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited El Patron nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which El Patron's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches in the following locations: one on floor under dish machine in kitchen, one on floor of make line in kitchen, and one on wall at entrance of kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: During callback, no live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor at make line in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: During callback, observed two dead roaches in following locations: one at make line in kitchen and one under 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar, has stored dishes in it. Manager moved items during inspection. Hand wash sink at server station used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches in the following locations: 6 on floor under make line, 1 on floor in employee bathroom, and 1 in back dry stock. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exterior door has gap along threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water around areas of kitchen with removed cove molding.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor behind and under fryers and grills are soiled and has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed palette and debris around dumpster pad.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at bar stored making contact with ice.
10-08-5
61
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Upon inspection observed Mahi Mahi in reduced oxygen package in reach in cooler under cook station.
06-09-1
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
82
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Upon inspection observed air conditioning vent falling from ceiling in front of make line in kitchen. Upon inspection observed multiple air conditioning vents soiled with accumulation of dust in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
86
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone charging on top of prep table next to large table top mixer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed drink cups in wait station with moisture in between and stacked pans with moisture in between on clean equipment rack in food prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door facing rear parking lot.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line with wiping clothes present under cutting board on top of prep reach in cooler.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed case of tilapia, snow crab, hamburger and bacon uncovered in walk in freezer. Walk in cooler with small pan of shredded beef uncovered. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patron on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patron?
Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Patron.
How does El Patron compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
El Patron most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has El Patron's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patron 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patron is inspected around three times per year on average.
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