El Patron in Orlando
Last inspected:
12167 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836El Patron in Orlando has accumulated 287 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with warnings issued in three of the past two years and multiple callback inspections for continued violations. Top violations involve consumer advisories, hand washing procedures, and employee health reporting. A single fire safety violation in 2016 documented extension cords used on the buffet line.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patron in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
9.6
violations / inspection
9.6 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
El Patron in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring ( extension cords used on the buffet line. For reporting purposes only.
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 in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
El Patron in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Patron in Orlando last inspected?
- El Patron in Orlando 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 in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Patron in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Patron in Orlando had?
- El Patron in Orlando has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Patron in Orlando find?
- El Patron in Orlando was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Patron in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, El Patron in Orlando 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has El Patron in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Patron in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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