TACOS EL PATRON
2382 GRAND CYPRESS DR STE 991, LUTZ, FL 33559
License #3919204
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →TACOS EL PATRON in LUTZ currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 31, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and soup in walk in cooler no date marked over 24 hours,
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee gloved soiled and not changed, discussed with operator and he washed hand properly and changed gloves
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no hair restraints while engaging with food preparation
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep counter in the front . Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grease buildup,
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados above soup in walk in cooler, operator removed the avocado to bottom shelf
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in freezer, operator removed it to shelf
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TACOS EL PATRON has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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