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EL PATRON

830 NAVY BLVD, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-285-0511

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats250
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706211
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches in the following locations: one on floor under dish machine in kitchen, one on floor of make line in kitchen, and one on wall at entrance of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2016027885Jun 2, 2016Jun 30, 2016$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster pad.
Basic/33-19-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Open dumpster lid. Upon inspection observed dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches in the following locations: one on floor under dish machine in kitchen, one on floor of make line in kitchen, and one on wall at entrance of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · During callback, no live roaches observed. Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor at make line in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 11, 2024 · During callback, observed two dead roaches in following locations: one at make line in kitchen and one under 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Admin Complaint
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches in the following locations: 6 on floor under make line, 1 on floor in employee bathroom, and 1 in back dry stock.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · During callback, observed two dead roaches on floor of make line in kitchen. Admin Complaint
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches in the following locations: one on floor under dish machine in kitchen, one on floor of make line in kitchen, and one on wall at entrance of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor at make line in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at bar, has stored dishes in it. Manager moved items during inspection. Hand wash sink at server station used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches in the following locations: 6 on floor under make line, 1 on floor in employee bathroom, and 1 in back dry stock.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exterior door has gap along threshold.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water around areas of kitchen with removed cove molding.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor behind and under fryers and grills are soiled and has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed palette and debris around dumpster pad.
Basic/33-19-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at bar stored making contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Upon inspection observed Mahi Mahi in reduced oxygen package in reach in cooler under cook station.
Basic/06-09-1
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.