Tacos La Patrona

3537 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tacos La Patrona six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 87, putting Tacos La Patrona squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line: ham (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated ham placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved ham to inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flys in kitchen area.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered food truck from outside and began handling tortillas without washing hands.

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training certification provided, four employees working.

53B-13-5

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

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/. No certified manager with four employees working.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available during inspection.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Employee provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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. No written procedure available during inspection.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed container from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in trailer next to food truck.

08B-37-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on kitchen floor. Employee placed onions on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler next to cook line.

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on kitchen shelves.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee can of energy drink on shelf above prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining reach-in freezer across from cook line. Employee removed cardboard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

16-37-1

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

16-37-1

Jun 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos La Patrona last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Patrona on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos La Patrona?

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

How does Tacos La Patrona compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Tacos La Patrona most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Tacos La Patrona's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos La Patrona have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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