El Patron Restaurant & Lounge

520 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Patron Restaurant & Lounge has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which El Patron Restaurant & Lounge's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06F

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Jun 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

04A

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

10G

Nov 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

10F

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

08A

Aug 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Patron Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

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

El Patron Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Patron Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Patron Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

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

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