How many health inspections has Tacos El Patron in Dade City had?

Tacos El Patron in Dade City has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Tacos El Patron in Dade City ever been shut down?

No, Tacos El Patron in Dade City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

When was Tacos El Patron in Dade City last inspected?

Tacos El Patron in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Tacos El Patron in Dade City had?

Tacos El Patron in Dade City has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tacos El Patron in Dade City find?

Tacos El Patron in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Tacos El Patron in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Tacos El Patron in Dade City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Tacos El Patron in Dade City

36108 State Road 52, Dade City, FL 33525

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Los Patrones Corporation
DBPR License: NOS6113826
FDACS Estab #: 288781

Overview

Tacos El Patron in Dade City has been inspected 4 times on record. The most recent inspection on July 8, 2025 found 7 violations, including a high-priority violation for chemical products stored directly above drinks in the retail area — the establishment corrected this by relocating drinks to a safe location during the inspection. A second high-priority violation documented the absence of a designated person in charge during all hours of operation. Four intermediate violations from a June 26, 2023 inspection involved employee health and training deficiencies: the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, the establishment lacked verifiable documentation of employee health reporting requirements, written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events were not provided, and a food temperature probe was not readily accessible. Two focused inspections following Hurricanes Idalia (September 2023) and Milton (October 2024) resulted in no violations. The establishment must provide water source information within 30 days to FDACS.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

4FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: July 8, 2025

Tacos El Patron in Dade City: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Tacos El Patron in Dade City: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Jul 8, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Entity must provide water source information within 30 days information can be emailed to [email protected]

Risk-Based Violations

2-101.11 No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 PfPf

No designated person in charge in absence of manager or franchise owner. o

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail area: Chemical products stored directly above drinks. COS: Drinks moved to a safe location. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Unisex Restroom: Hand wash sign not available. Hand washing sign provided by the department.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12Repeat

Retail Area: Cream powder in glass dispenser container not labeled.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail area: Observed ice build up in ice cream chest.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail: Water stained on ceiling tiles.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Back hallway: Wet mop left not hung to dry.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 25, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

Sep 2, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Following Handouts: Guidance for Written Procedure for Vomiting and Diarrheal events, Food Allergen Awareness , Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting agreement provided

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in Charge couldn't correctly answer all questions about food borne illnesses. o

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Establishment could not provide verifiable documentation that employees are informed of reporting requirements. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Establishment could not provide written procedures for clean-up and disinfection of vomiting and diarrheal events.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Probe thermometer not available, No temperature violation observed during inspection.

Tacos El Patron in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Tacos El Patron in Dade City had?: Tacos El Patron in Dade City has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Tacos El Patron in Dade City ever been shut down?: No, Tacos El Patron in Dade City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Tacos El Patron in Dade City last inspected?: Tacos El Patron in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Tacos El Patron in Dade City had?: Tacos El Patron in Dade City has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tacos El Patron in Dade City find?: Tacos El Patron in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Tacos El Patron in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Tacos El Patron in Dade City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tacos El Patron in Dade City?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tacos El Patron in Dade City are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.