El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
3639-3641 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916El Patron Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Fort Myers has accumulated 102 violations across 15 inspections since 2020, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a persistent pattern of fire safety violations, with locked exit doors cited repeatedly across three years. Inspectors found exit doors blocked or locked in the kitchen area in 2022, 2023, and 2024, a hazard that has recurred under the same operator. Top violations include improper sanitizing of utensils and employee health policy lapses.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit locked in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit locked in kitchen area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed marked exit door blocked with old equipment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed old equipment stored in front of back door marked for exit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door with chair in front of it. Operator moved chair during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers last inspected?
- El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers had?
- El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers find?
- El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Fort Myers operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Patron Restaurante (2022).
Nearby Establishments to El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Poor Inspection Records Near Fort Myers
Stories You May Have Missed Fort Myers
Fort Myers Inspections: 9 Restaurants Cited for High-Severity Violations, April 30-May 6
A Fort Myers restaurant with 46 prior inspections on record was cited for unapproved food sources and an employee not re…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar. How we collect and verify this data.