EL PATRON FOOD TRUCK

37911 SR 54

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

Location Map

Loading map...

Nearby Locations

35233 SR 54

Zephyrhills, FL

37802 SR 54

Zephyrhills, FL

37911 SR 54

Zephyrhills, FL

37502 SR 54

Zephyrhills, FL

36305 SR 54

Zephyrhills, FL

36305 STATE ROAD 54

Zephyrhills, FL

36616 STATE ROAD 54

Zephyrhills, FL

5214 GALL BLVD

Zephyrhills, FL

5327 GALL BLVD

Zephyrhills, FL

5347 GALL BLVD

Zephyrhills, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/18/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No food present on truck at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No further stop sales at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (67F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (58F - Hot Holding); cooked jalapeños (57F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (67F - Hot Holding) sitting on cook line, all food was stop sale at callback report **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: No food present on truck at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Carlo Lopez no employee training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Carlos Lopez started 2 weeks ago and is planning to get food handler training completed online, has signed off on employee health agreement. Observed food handler training for Leiser Lopez Gonzalez completed by SafeStaff 02/10/2025 and food manger training for Seleny Perez Salas through National Registry of Safety Professionals completed on 10/19/2023. Only 1 manager and 2 food handlers associated with MFDV license. Discussed requirements with operator. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10821302
2025-04-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 4/17/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and chicken thawing in standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature on 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies inside food truck at time of inspection, not landing on food or food contact surfaces **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: 1 live fly on door of reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled jalapeños (91F - Hot Holding), operator began reheating on grill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Beef 67F Cooked onions 58F Cooked jalapeño 57F Cooked chicken 67F **Admin Complaint**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Two employees present with no proof of training (employed over 60 days) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: No employee training **Admin Complaint**
Food Inspector #10758469
2025-04-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 4/17/2025

High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 19 dead cockroaches under 3 compartment sink in cabinets
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature **Repeat Violation**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on floor next to 3 compartment sink
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live cockroach on wall above 3 compartment sink 12 live cockroaches under 3 compartment sink in cabinets 1 live cockroaches on cooler with drinks stored in it
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings on top of water heater inside cabinets under three compartment sink
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (67F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (58F - Hot Holding); cooked jalapeños (57F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (67F - Hot Holding) sitting on cook line, all food was stop sale at callback report **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Carlo Lopez no employee training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided employee with printed copy of form 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #10758690
2025-04-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/13/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window with screen left open when not in use **Warning**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and chicken thawing in standing water **Warning**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies inside food truck at time of inspection, not landing on food or food contact surfaces **Warning**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled jalapeños (91F - Hot Holding), operator began reheating on grill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bad of ice in hand sink **Warning**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Two employees present with no proof of training (employed over 60 days) **Warning**
Food Inspector #8708154
2025-01-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).