El Patron Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
El Patron Restaurant & Lounge in Staten Island, NY, has four inspections on record, with the most recent evaluation on March 25, 2026, resulting in a high-risk designation. Inspectors identified three critical and three minor violations, including issues regarding food contamination, the storage of wiping cloths, and the accessibility of handwashing facilities. Previous inspections for this establishment have primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Jun 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Nov 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Aug 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Critical
Not Critical
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