LA PATRONA
9212 ANDERSON RD, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-786-5428
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 2 visits since September 2025
SEP 25
JUL 26
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pastor 81°F at 3:42 PM - reheated to 168°F at 3:54 PM.
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee began preparing food without first washing hands after handling trash can. Discussed proper handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing hotel pans, but not sanitizing in three compartment sink. Discussed proper sanitizing of all food, service equipment after washing and rinsing. Employee sanitize all cleaned equipment during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 60°F at 3:48 PM left on front line cook at 3:15 PM - cooled to 46°F at 4:19 PM inside reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pastor 81°F at 3:42 PM - reheated to 168°F at 3:54 PM.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for storing utensils. Operator removed all items inside hand washing sink at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated he left the CFM at home.
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. Operator stated he left the food handler certificates at home.
Food stored outside. One case of oil stored outside of food truck on ground. Operator relocated oil into food truck and off the ground at that time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing out in room temperature next to compartment sink. Operator placed raw shrimp inside reach and cooler. Discussed the proper thawing methods with operator.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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