TACOS EL PATRON
36108 STATE ROAD 52, Dade City FL 33525 · 813-998-5540
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided written procedures to operator..
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Provided written procedures to operator..
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed pan in hand sink during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towel from prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: sour cream 44 f discussed with chef to move to reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink front line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joanna negrete issued 2-7-22 international food service executive. And missing for one employee over 60 days
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of reach In cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cilantro at sliding glass door cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F - Cold Holding) Observed at walk in beverage cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed door of cooler not able to be completely shut. Advised operator to move to another operable cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliding glass reach in: tomatillo salsa (cooked onions and garlic) (53F - Cooling) at 1:39; cooling since 10:30 - 53F at 1:59 Observed in portion cups with tight fitting lids. Advised operator to remove lids and or place in reach in freezer to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line area by microwave. Advised operator to provide paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in beverage cooler door does not close completely.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter. Operator turned all containers face down.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag of food thawing in hand sink on cook line. Manager removed
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed
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.