EL PATRON AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK
5330 TREADWAY DR, Port Richey FL 34668
Last inspected Nov 15, 2024 · 4 visits since November 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw sewage on ground outside of mobile truck Waste water from mobile running onto ground under mobile truck
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024044999 | Jun 12, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023069804 | Nov 2, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Only employee on duty incorrectly answered how to dry dishes, does not know sanitizer strength or which test strips to use. Discussed with oper
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee stared last week, does not have employee health agreement filled out, copy of agreement was in operators binder, we revised, he signed and dated.
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Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Quaternary ammonium > 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cilantro in reach in cooler wrapped in microfiber towel. Operator discarded cilantro
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4622 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. MFDV connected to water supply at inspection address using non-food grade hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on metal shelf with surface rust
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Part of decal worn on side of truck
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in cheese
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall mounted a/c unit soiled next to hand sink
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4622 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking surface of electrical flat top grill soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or sign at hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Shelf under grill soiled
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 4622 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Raw sewage on ground outside of mobile truck Waste water from mobile running onto ground under mobile truck
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking surface of electrical flat top grill soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish soap stored in hand sink, dish soap removed
Mobile food dispensing vehicle has no portable water tank
Mobile food dispensing vehicle has no waste water tank and is disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water going directly onto ground when water is running inside mobile truck
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or sign at hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Shelf under grill soiled
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.