EL PATRON
12167 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.238.5300
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Checked license expired 4/1/2026 Spoke to Manager notify owner.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Checked license expired 4/1/2026 Spoke to Manager notify owner.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored directly over cheese quesadillas stored inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards soiled used in the preparation kitchen.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked containers has raw beef stored inside walk in cooler.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips to check sanitizer for main dish machine and bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen has dust and grease accumulation near the two fryers. Ceiling tiles are brown discoloration, recommend to replace.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa, shredded beef stored on the floor inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils (knife) stored on the main cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy hood on the side panels near two flyers, per Manager notify fire suppression company set appointment next week.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados being sliced prior washing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler located on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed plantains uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked Dishmachine not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine the plastic line has no sanitizer dispensing. Recommend to use three compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitize
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touch soiled plates then touch clean equipment recommend to wash hands and change to new pair of gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of shrimp 50°f, hamburgers patties 47°f, stored inside reach in cooler drawers on the cook line per employee less than 2 hours recommend to quick chill product using ice bags. to properly cool, recommend smaller amount in the pan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on the counter has liquid inside bar area..
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of island oasis mix stored on the floor inside walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located behind bar.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can next to hand wash sink located in prep kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes not covered in the walk in cooler
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed buffet line used for customers not protected where the employee serving pork and beef must be protected,spoke with QA employee buffet line must be properly protected.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Checked restaurant license expired 4/1/2025 Spoke to Manager concerning the license. Manager paid for license at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler (desserts)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on the prep counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the containers
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board, Manager provide plastic mat.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and steak uncovered inside walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards soiled has yellow stains and red stains on the surface located on cook line.repeated violation from inspection report 12/12/2023. Mixer has old food good debris on the top panel
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not dated on the ice machine. Manager notify the employee
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature pork chorizo 47° stored in reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick product in the freezer. Rechecked temperature 32°f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of American cheese 81°f stored on the steam table recommend to reheat product 165°f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler in the dessert area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards soiled has yellow stains and red stains on the surface located on cook line.repeated violation from inspection report 12/12/2023. Mixer has old food good debris on the top panel
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash blocking hand wash sink located in the prep kitchen.
Water filters not maintained and not installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed soda machine has no water filters due to complaint inspection.operator given 7 day warning to installed water filters.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not dated on the ice machine. Manager notify the employee
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - soups - shredded beef - shredded chicken - tamales Provided special processes guidance handouts
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - soups - shredded beef - shredded chicken - tamales Provided special processes guidance handouts
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - 2 coolers on cook line
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter <4 hours (62 - Cold Holding). Observed on counter at cook line. Operator put on ice
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - storing water pitcher
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - soups - shredded beef - shredded chicken - tamales Provided special processes guidance handouts
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - at cook line
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dish machine chlorine 0 ppm
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floors tiles below prep sink broken causing retention of standing water
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - at bar, drinks and alcohol bottles next to hand wash sink and below soap dispenser exposed to splash
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink at dish station hot water turned off
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - 2 coolers on cook line
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards throughout the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated substance throughout the establishment.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Taco chips,desserts,salsa,meat at buffet line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over marshmallows in upright cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salsa,45 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill,after.5 hour,32 f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards throughout the establishment.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided a copy to oper.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated substance throughout the establishment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Salad bar/buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Fryer station area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour,sugar in kitchen.
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.