EL PATRON MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
3101 SW 34 AVE UNIT 1000, Ocala FL 34474 · 3523183030
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2024
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JAN 25
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DEC 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately eight live roaches on glue trap under prep table at the kitchen area, manager removed and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025081687 | Sep 23, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the storage area, mole rojo (sauce) with mold like substance not labeled
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler T the cook line, raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp, Employee moved and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, pork date marked 11/22/25, Manager dated properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line raw pork 42-46F, Manager placed ice bag on top of raw pork.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no back flow preventer installed after splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line, cleaning small bucket inside sink, employee removed the bucket.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the prep area and triple sink area, spray bottles with bleach not labeled, Manager labeled all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector with mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler bag of onion on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Sep 26, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed ten dead roaches on floor near storage area at the cook line. One dead roach on floor under stove Six dead roaches on floor under flat top grill. Six dead roaches on floor in front of walk-in cooler entrance Three dead roaches on floor behind cooler near ice machine.
Sep 25, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the kitchen area, observed two live roaches on floor under prep table, one live roach on wall above prep table, one live roach under reach-in cooler at the cook line, three live roaches under server cooler and one live roach on wall behind ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately eight live roaches on glue trap under prep table at the kitchen area, manager removed and discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed ten dead roaches on floor near storage area at the cook line. One dead roach on floor under stove Six dead roaches on floor under flat top grill. Six dead roaches on floor in front of walk-in cooler entrance Three dead roaches on floor behind cooler near ice machine.
Sep 24, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the kitchen area, observed two live roaches on floor under prep table, one live roach on wall above prep table, one live roach under reach-in cooler at the cook line, three live roaches under server cooler and one live roach on wall behind ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately eight live roaches on glue trap under prep table at the kitchen area, manager removed and discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed ten dead roaches on floor near storage area at the cook line. One dead roach on floor under stove Six dead roaches on floor under flat top grill. Six dead roaches on floor in front of walk-in cooler entrance Three dead roaches on floor behind cooler near ice machine.
Sep 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw fish stored bellow raw beef, Manager moved.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the kitchen area, observed two live roaches on floor under prep table, one live roach on wall above prep table, one live roach under reach-in cooler at the cook line, three live roaches under server cooler and one live roach on wall behind ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw fish 45F, raw chicken 45F, Manager add ice. Also in Walk-in cooler cooked chicken 47F, raw beef 47F, raw pork 47F, per manager cooler had heavy traffic during morning hours, Manager opened walk-in freezer door, temperatures dropped to 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
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. For two onsite new employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, no date marked for cooked pork, per employee pork cooked 09/21/2025, also milk no date marked for
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the cook line, observer spray bottle with blue liquid next to sink not labeled, also spray bottle with yellow liquid.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately eight live roaches on glue trap under prep table at the kitchen area, manager removed and discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed ten dead roaches on floor near storage area at the cook line. One dead roach on floor under stove Six dead roaches on floor under flat top grill. Six dead roaches on floor in front of walk-in cooler entrance Three dead roaches on floor behind cooler near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with food residue. Interior of Cabinets at the kitchen area with food residue
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for employees hired four months earlier
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. No documents on site.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 34 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority6 Intermediate19 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine, stored above, clean equipment on clean ware rack.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook Wearing gloves handled raw beef, then change gloves but did not wash hands and handled serving dishes
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. Employee wearing gloves, using cleaning equipment, then handled Food container with ready to eat food and covered the container
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tribe stored in thank you bags in walk in freezer. Two bags of chili stored in black trash bag
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Robbie and containers stored above fish and walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. Manager moved fish above raw beef
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of Barbacoa in walk-in cooler with date made eight days prior to inspection, also marisco sauce date marked 12/10/24. One line with mold under grill and cook line
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink using other sanitizer solution at 170 ppm. label requires 500 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer solution with chlorine and brought it to 50 ppm.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server cleaned off soil dishes in dishwasher area, then handled the inside of a to go tray without washing hands
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner stored on the same shelf with takeout trays. Manager remove glass cleaner
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum, breaker, missing On hose bib under steam table also, at mop sink on "Y" connector?
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided a digital copy during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for employees hired four months earlier
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. No documents on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of ham, prepared three days earlier, with no date mark. Manager placed label on ham container
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser not label. Employee labeled bottle
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve not operating at hand wash sink, and cook line. Manager repaired water valve
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle, used to dispense sugar and flour. Manager instructed employee to remove bowls
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gasket and reach in cooler torn
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee water bottle on prep table and cook line. employee water bottle over fliptop make table and cook line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee oatmeal in reach in cooler not labeled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on soda syrup boxes. Manager removed jacket from boxes. Employee cell phone and flip top make table on Cook line Employee jacket stored above clean wares
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponge used at three compartment sink to clean dishes and pots
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood surface surrounding steam table on cook line, that is not smooth and cleanable surface is also showing where the paint has worn off
Ice bucket improperly stored. Ice buckets not inverted or protected next to ice machine
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between Fliptop make table, coolers, and cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongue stored on fryer door handle and cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on reach in cooler and cook line soil with food debris. Soiled shelf with food particles above fliptop, make table and cook wine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean food containers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside the bottom of a reach in cooler on Cook line
Stored food not covered. Stored chilies in Walk-in freezer, not covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above, ready to eat cheese and sour cream in the walk-in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mob stored in wringer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths, stored on food prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil on cook line not labeled
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint primer on top of ice machine. Moved during this inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicapped restroom stall.
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.