El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II

1491 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II scores about where you'd expect for a Staten Island restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mar 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

10H

Sep 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II.

How does El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II 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 Restaurant & Lounge II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Patron Restaurant & Lounge II is inspected around two times per year on average.

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