EL PATRON

Name: EL PATRON
Address: 12167 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, ORLANDO, FL, 32836, US
Rating: 78.4

12167 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, ORLANDO, FL 32836

License #5808310

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78.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL PATRON in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 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 20 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

September 11, 2025

The latest inspection on May 1, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

67%

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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.
[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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Checked license expired 4/1/2026 Spoke to Manager notify owner.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados being sliced prior washing.
[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.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa, shredded beef stored on the floor inside walk in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed plantains uncovered inside walk in cooler.

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