LA PATRONA TACOS & BURGERS
1980 HOWELL BRANCH RD, Winter Park FL 32792
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor by front of unit. -1 live roach on wall behind 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line. No tcs foods available
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line. No tcs foods available
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-Go containers next to cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stained and grooved
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.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. 3 windows that remain open during operation not screened
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located next to fryers
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -gaps at floor joints, gaps around windows at front and rear of unit.
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor by front of unit. -1 live roach on wall behind 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -birria (56F - Cold Holding); beans (55F - Cold Holding); rice (63F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front of unit. Food moved to different cooler for temperature recovery.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -for chlorine bleach.
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 sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -employee purchased bleach.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -probe thermometer only reads temperature from 100 degrees and up. Not able to measure the temperature of cold foods.
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -no ambient thermometer in either cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door and 3 windows open during operation, no screens.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -gaps at floor joints, gaps around windows at front and rear of unit.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 dead insects in mini reach in cooler located by entrance door. Operator discarded dead insects and sanitized fridge.
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. Printed operator clean up hand out
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with water and dish scrubber in hand washing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink
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. Printed and observed operator sign food employee reporting agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Propane tanks sitting in grocery cart with no chains
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Disposable forks placed outside of pick up windows and not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stained and grooved
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler temping at 50F
Food stored on floor. Case of limes and bottle water stored on floor at prep area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 102F water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed operator choking poster
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed door and windows open with no screen
Probe thermometers stored soiled walls
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.