Patron Azteca
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
50
Score
Patron Azteca has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Patron Azteca's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In cookline lowboy 2 door reach in freezer, open box raw breaded shrimp above individual wrapped hot dogs and mac and cheese packs. Manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded bibb with attached hose under prep area hand sink missing vacuum breaker. Manager found and replaced breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust/debris/dust on food-contact equipment. Shelving unit by cookline holding clean plates has dust buildup from fan unit on upper shelf. Employee removed plates and cleaned whole shelving unit. . **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In server glassfront cooler, house made flan and tres leches cake missing preparation date. Per manager prepared on 4-3&4.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open top drink container on tray with canned goods on shelf opposite back prep area. Manager moved beverage away from prep area and employee covered with lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. 1) Employee open top drink container on tray with canned goods on shelf opposite back prep area. 2) Employee water bottle on prep table immediately beside tray holding raw meats being prepped. Manager moved both beverages away from food items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In server 2 door glassfront cooler in kitchen. Manager placed spare thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go container exposed on top of service line not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
50
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked shrimp, raw beef stored above cooked chicken tacos in cook line drawers. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at wait station not labeled, operator labeled windex **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line reach in coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on walk in freezer floor
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above ice machine
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at left side cook line prep table shelf **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
55
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door middle flip top: sour cream (52F-60F); guacamole with tomatoes (58F); salsa (60F); cooked pork (60F); cut tomatoes (61F); cut cabbage (58F); cheese (58F); raw bacon (49F). Per operator items being held in unit for 2 hours. Operator discarded some items and other items. Retook temperatures with 5F-7F degree changes in temperatures. Operator called for service drawers under grill: raw beef (50F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items in unit less than 3 hours. Operator iced items and retook food temperatures at 41F at below at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Drawers under grill: all items temped 41F or below 3 door Middle flip top: Cooked pork 62F, cut tomatoes 57F, cut lettuce 59F, guacamole with tomatoes 53F, sour cream 56F, salsa 60F, shredded cheese 57F, cooked tomato sauces 60F. Operator states items have been in unit for 4 hours. Unknown time out of temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
45
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 2 dented cans of tomato purée. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand was sink in triple compartment sink area blocked by carts, operator removed carts from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed unlabeled bottles filled with chemicals in 3CS area. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee mug on counter in expo line next to beverage station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal backpacks stored on shelving in dry storage area, not separated from food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine surface. Operator placed inside a container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In expo line under hand sink. operator replaced amd stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
May 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
May 4, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen mop sink at exit door- observed approximately 10 live flying insects flying around linen basket and empty cases of beef. Operator discarded live flying insects and cleaned and sanitized area. Bar- observed 1 live flying insect flying around soda dispenser gun. Operator discarded live flying insects and cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in front of cook line- observed salsa at 47 degrees F. Operator stated salsa was removed from walk in cooler 30 minutes ago. Operator moved salsa to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- hot boxes- observed Spanish rice and chicken 110-116 degrees F. Operator moved item to oven for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hand washing sink at large mixer. Operator connected new vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish area- observed spray bottle of degreaser with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hose adapter and container inside hand washing sink at large mixer. Operator removed items. Observed hand washing sink being blocked by buckets in dish room area. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line- observed plates on storage shelf being stored not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line at cold holding unit. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Bar- Observed 3 dead roaches inside cabinet at bar. Operator discarded roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen rear prep table at walk in cooler- observed employee cup of coffee on prep table. Employee removed Coffee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter deep freezer- observed employee bowl of cereal inside deep freezer. Employee removed cereal. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Front beverage bar area- observed containers of tortilla chips being stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between wall and prep table near large mixer. Operator removed knife. Main kitchen cook line- observed knives being stored between cold holding units. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- observed spoons being stored in container standing water at 81 degrees F on top of low boy cooler. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line- observed interior of microwave with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler- observed unwashed peppers, tomatoes and lettuce being stored over ready to eat beef, cooked carrots, celery and onions. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry storage shelf- observed container of salt with no labeling. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table near dish area and large mixer. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cook line- observed bread being stored on soiled cardboard on storage shelf. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
20
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Main kitchen at grill station- observed cooking oil inside ecolab chemical spray bottles being used to spray spray grill for grilling foods.
14-15-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line cutting board at cold holding unit- observed wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen expo line top shelf- observed containers of fried tortillas and tortilla shells inside containers with no covers. Tortillas have no protection from debris falling from ceiling.
08B-12-5
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Main kitchen prep table at expo line- observed spray bottle of windex being stored next to cakes.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee at cook line preparing food while wearing earring in ear.
13-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in main kitchen preparation area at exit door.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen mop sink- observed mop wet nesting inside mop sink.
42-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patron Azteca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patron Azteca on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patron Azteca?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Patron Azteca.
How does Patron Azteca compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Patron Azteca most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Patron Azteca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patron Azteca have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Patron Azteca means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Patron Azteca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patron Azteca is inspected around four times per year on average.
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