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EL PATRON AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK

5330 TREADWAY DR, Port Richey FL 34668

Last inspected Nov 15, 2024 · 4 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6252493
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 24
NOV 24
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw sewage on ground outside of mobile truck Waste water from mobile running onto ground under mobile truck
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024044999Jun 12, 2024Jan 9, 2025$400
3--2023069804Nov 2, 2023Mar 14, 2024$600

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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
Intermediate/53B-16-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Quaternary ammonium > 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Intermediate/41-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cilantro in reach in cooler wrapped in microfiber towel. Operator discarded cilantro
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jun 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. MFDV connected to water supply at inspection address using non-food grade hose
High priority/29-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on metal shelf with surface rust
Basic/24-06-4
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Part of decal worn on side of truck
Basic/50-03-4/Repeat Violation
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
Basic/10-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall mounted a/c unit soiled next to hand sink
Basic/36-50-4
Nov 3, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking surface of electrical flat top grill soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or sign at hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Shelf under grill soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 2, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

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.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4/Warning
Raw sewage on ground outside of mobile truck Waste water from mobile running onto ground under mobile truck
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking surface of electrical flat top grill soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish soap stored in hand sink, dish soap removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle has no portable water tank
Intermediate/27-01-4/Warning
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
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or sign at hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Shelf under grill soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.