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EL PATRON

12167 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, ORLANDO, FL 32836

License #5808310

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Quick take

EL PATRON in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.

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67%
Imported observations
18
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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils (knife) stored on the main cook line.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips to check sanitizer for main dish machine and bar.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards soiled used in the preparation kitchen.
  • [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Checked license expired 4/1/2026 Spoke to Manager notify owner.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed plantains uncovered inside walk in cooler.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy hood on the side panels near two flyers, per Manager notify fire suppression company set appointment next week.
  • [14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked containers has raw beef stored inside walk in cooler.
  • [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler located on cook line.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa, shredded beef stored on the floor inside walk in freezer.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen has dust and grease accumulation near the two fryers. Ceiling tiles are brown discoloration, recommend to replace.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored directly over cheese quesadillas stored inside walk in cooler.
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