La Patrona Tacos & Burgers

1980 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at La Patrona Tacos & Burgers, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

La Patrona Tacos & Burgers' latest score of 86 sits above the Winter Park average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line. No tcs foods available

14-11-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-Go containers next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board

14-09-4

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

50-04-4

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. 3 windows that remain open during operation not screened

35B-13-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located next to fryers

29-49-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stained and grooved

14-09-4

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -gaps at floor joints, gaps around windows at front and rear of unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**

35B-04-4

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor by front of unit. -1 live roach on wall behind 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -birria (56F - Cold Holding); beans (55F - Cold Holding); rice (63F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front of unit. Food moved to different cooler for temperature recovery. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -for chlorine bleach. **Warning**

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. -employee purchased bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -probe thermometer only reads temperature from 100 degrees and up. Not able to measure the temperature of cold foods. **Warning**

05-03-4

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -no ambient thermometer in either cooler. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door and 3 windows open during operation, no screens. **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -gaps at floor joints, gaps around windows at front and rear of unit. **Warning**

35B-04-4

Aug 15, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Patrona Tacos & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Patrona Tacos & Burgers on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Patrona Tacos & Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Patrona Tacos & Burgers.

How does La Patrona Tacos & Burgers compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

La Patrona Tacos & Burgers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has La Patrona Tacos & Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Patrona Tacos & Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Patrona Tacos & Burgers 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 La Patrona Tacos & Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Patrona Tacos & Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

China Chef Restaurant

4042 N Goldenrod Rd

Score: 17 — High Risk

Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen

2203 Aloma Ave

Score: 61 — Medium Risk

Olde Dixie Fried Chicken Oviedo

3592 Aloma Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Winter Park → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Winter Park