Tacos El Patron
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Tacos El Patron nine times, with records going back to 2023. Tacos El Patron was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
Tacos El Patron's latest score is in line with the Dade City average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Provided written procedures to operator.. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed pan in hand sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towel from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: sour cream 44 f discussed with chef to move to reach in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink front line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Joanna negrete issued 2-7-22 international food service executive. And missing for one employee over 60 days **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of reach In cooler **Warning**
12B-07-4
67
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cilantro at sliding glass door cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Observed at walk in beverage cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed door of cooler not able to be completely shut. Advised operator to move to another operable cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line area by microwave. Advised operator to provide paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliding glass reach in: tomatillo salsa (cooked onions and garlic) (53F - Cooling) at 1:39; cooling since 10:30 - 53F at 1:59 Observed in portion cups with tight fitting lids. Advised operator to remove lids and or place in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in beverage cooler door does not close completely. **Warning**
14-11-5
43
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter. Operator turned all containers face down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Employee put towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed handouts to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Patron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Patron on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Patron?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Patron.
How does Tacos El Patron compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Tacos El Patron most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dade City average of 88.
Has Tacos El Patron's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El Patron have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos 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 Tacos El Patron inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Patron is inspected around three times per year on average.
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