El Patron Mexican Food
El Patron Mexican Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “refrigerated storage”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patron Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patron Mexican Food on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patron Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Patron Mexican Food.
How does El Patron Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Houston?
El Patron Mexican Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has El Patron Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patron Mexican Food have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Patron Mexican Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.