TACOS EL PATRON
2382 GRAND CYPRESS DR STE 991, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-948-6499
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in outside of drain by single service boxes by back kitchen exit manager killed 1 roach at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked beans no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler. Operator marked dates correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle water on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraints while engaging food preparation
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup I walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef and beans not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered them with lids
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee gloved soiled and not changed, discussed with operator and he washed hand properly and changed gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grease buildup,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and soup in walk in cooler no date marked over 24 hours,
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no hair restraints while engaging with food preparation
Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in freezer, operator removed it to shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados above soup in walk in cooler, operator removed the avocado to bottom shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep counter in the front. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked sauce in walk in cooler, operator restored eggs in bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (128F - Hot Holding) on cook line. Manager stated that it's been there less than two hours. Operator reheated it on grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled and food debris buildup Veggies slicer blade food debris buildup.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and sauce prepared 24 hours ago no date mark in walk in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted, operator flipped it over stored
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front line, operator removed it
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers wet and nesting on dish rack, operator flipped them to air dry
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in front line, operator moved it to sanitizer solution bucket
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cook beef cook beans not dated walk in cooler cooks line
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at front counter register.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler cooks line employee drinks and container of food. Manager moved to proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Raw meat in box on floor walk in cooler. Employee moved from floor
Sep 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in outside of drain by single service boxes by back kitchen exit manager killed 1 roach at time of inspection.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut tomatoes reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in outside of drain by single service boxes by back kitchen exit manager killed 1 roach at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef 48 f cook beef 58 f cook beef 56 f cook pork 48 f cook salsa 48 f raw walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef 48 f cook beef 58 f cook beef 56 f cook pork 48 f cook salsa 48 f raw walk in cooler. No temperatures taken held over night ambient air temperature of cooler 43f air compressor frozen over.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on counter shelf under microwave cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Onions in bag and can goods oil on floor. Management removed onions
Jul 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. manager cup removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 27769714 confirmation number for payment
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. manager cup removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.