El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck

4622 Us Hwy 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 15, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. MFDV connected to water supply at inspection address using non-food grade hose **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-04-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained

22-02-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall mounted a/c unit soiled next to hand sink

36-50-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on metal shelf with surface rust

24-06-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in cheese

10-06-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Part of decal worn on side of truck **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground outside of mobile truck Waste water from mobile running onto ground under mobile truck **Warning**

28-13-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

29-04-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or sign at hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking surface of electrical flat top grill soiled **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish soap stored in hand sink, dish soap removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle has no portable water tank **Warning**

27-01-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle has no waste water tank and is disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water going directly onto ground when water is running inside mobile truck **Warning**

28-09-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

50-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Shelf under grill soiled **Warning**

23-03-4

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat. Operator moved raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding);cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lemons stored on the floor. Operator moved lemons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck.

How does El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Patron Authentic Mexican Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.

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