How many health inspections has EL PATRON had?

EL PATRON has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL PATRON ever been shut down?

No, EL PATRON has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL PATRON?

The most frequently cited violations at EL PATRON are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

EL PATRON

830 NAVY BLVD, Pensacola, FL 32507

Escambia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL PATRON OF PENSACOLA LLC · License: SEA2706211

EL PATRON in Pensacola, FL has 26 inspections on record with 103 total violations (4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

103Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 10, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 9, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 10, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Aug 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL PATRON has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Escambia County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL PATRON had?: EL PATRON has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL PATRON ever been shut down?: No, EL PATRON has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL PATRON?: The most frequently cited violations at EL PATRON are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

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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.

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Last verified: March 27, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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