EL PATRON
1170 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the containers Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board, Manager provide plastic mat. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and steak uncovered inside walk in cooler .
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed buffet line used for customers not protected where the employee serving pork and beef must be protected,spoke with QA employee buffet line must be properly protected.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Checked restaurant license expired 4/1/2025 Spoke to Manager concerning the license. Manager paid for license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler (desserts)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on the prep counter. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards soiled has yellow stains and red stains on the surface located on cook line.repeated violation from inspection report 12/12/2023. Mixer has old food good debris on the top panel Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Spoke with Manager cutting boards will be replaced by next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not dated on the ice machine. Manager notify the employee **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Observed water filter not dated on the ice machine. Manager notify the employee on order will check next routine inspection **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth interior of the ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on the floor inside walk in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature pork chorizo 47° stored in reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick product in the freezer. Rechecked temperature 32°f Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of American cheese 81°f stored on the steam table recommend to reheat product 165°f
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler in the dessert area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards soiled has yellow stains and red stains on the surface located on cook line.repeated violation from inspection report 12/12/2023. Mixer has old food good debris on the top panel Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash blocking hand wash sink located in the prep kitchen.
- 29-31-4:Intermediate - Water filters not maintained and not installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed soda machine has no water filters due to complaint inspection .operator given 7 day warning to installed water filters. Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not dated on the ice machine. Manager notify the employee **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - soups - shredded beef - shredded chicken - tamales Provided special processes guidance handouts Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Emailed forms **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Pedro Vazquez provide proof of HACCP plan from OPQ spoke to Kyle have not received the information Approved HACCP plan.provided proof of special process observed Jose Quinoes email return on 6/10/2024 .from Tallahassee.will check for Approval on next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - 2 coolers on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - soups - shredded beef - shredded chicken - tamales Provided special processes guidance handouts Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Emailed forms **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - at cook line Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dish machine chlorine 0 ppm Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floors tiles below prep sink broken causing retention of standing water Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - at bar, drinks and alcohol bottles next to hand wash sink and below soap dispenser exposed to splash Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink at dish station hot water turned off Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - 2 coolers on cook line Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter <4 hours (62 - Cold Holding). Observed on counter at cook line. Operator put on ice **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - storing water pitcher Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - soups - shredded beef - shredded chicken - tamales Provided special processes guidance handouts Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Q **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated substance throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet . - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated substance throughout the establishment.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Fryer station area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour,sugar in kitchen.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Taco chips,desserts,salsa,meat at buffet line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over marshmallows in upright cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salsa,45 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill,after .5 hour,32 f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet .
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards throughout the establishment.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided a copy to oper.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).