El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala
Last inspected:
3101 Sw 34 Ave Unit 1000, Ocala, FL 34474El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala was emergency-closed on September 23, 2025 for roach activity. The facility received an emergency order that day citing 24 violations including employee health policy failures, improper hand washing, absence of consumer advisories, and chemical storage violations. Follow-up inspections on September 24 and 25 found the facility not in compliance with the closure order. Compliance was achieved on September 26. The facility has accumulated 65 violations across 9 inspections, averaging 7.2 per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 documented 24 violations including five high-priority findings: management awareness, consumer advisory, proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and employee health policy. That inspection was completed with no further action.
Most recent closure: September 23, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025081687 | $400.00 | Sep 23, 2025 | Tampa |
El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 8 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between September 23, 2025 and September 26, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala last inspected?
- El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala last shut down?
- El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala was last shut down on September 23, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala are: Single-use items, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala had?
- El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala find?
- El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala been fined?
- El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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