El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview
Last inspected:
7210 Us Hwy 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview has accumulated 307 violations across 32 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.6 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and pest activity. In September 2024, inspectors issued emergency orders on back-to-back days after finding persistent non-compliance, with callbacks documenting mixed results. Consumer advisory, food contact surface, and premises cleanliness violations are the most frequently cited issues.
Most recent closure: September 18, 2024 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview: Emergency Closure History (2)
El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065821 | $400.00 | Sep 11, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2024066105 | $400.00 | Sep 18, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 10 inspections70 violations · 41 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections39 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview under active enforcement?
- Records show 6 emergency order inspections between September 11, 2024 and September 19, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview last inspected?
- El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview last shut down?
- El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview was last shut down on September 18, 2024 for rodent & fly 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 Grill & Cantina in Riverview?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview had?
- El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview find?
- El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 Grill & Cantina in Riverview faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview been fined?
- El Patron Grill & Cantina in Riverview has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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