CASA PATRON MEXICAN KITCHEN
4000 CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota FL 34233
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed strawberries and blackberries in walk in cooler moldy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026011088 | Dec 17, 2025 | May 4, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over edible flowers and salsa in walk in cooler. Manager relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler 12lbs chicken marked 12/30 and 24lbs chicken marked 12/6. Salsa verde 2gallons marked 11/25. Mole 3 lbs marked 12/7.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler 12lbs chicken marked 12/30 and 24lbs chicken marked 12/6. Salsa verde 2gallons marked 11/25. Mole 3 lbs marked 12/7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen entrance. Manager added.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and emailed to new management.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue chemical in spray bottle, cook labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white sandwich board at start of cook line on top of reach in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on walk in cooler door gasket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda box on floor in side room with soda system.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chamuro salsa in walk in cooler dated 6/30/25. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed approximately 70lbs. cooked pinto beans in walk in cooler made on 7/13/25. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed approximately 70lbs. cooked pinto beans in walk in cooler made on 7/13/25. See stop sale. Observed sour cream in reach in cooler on cook line at 49F. Operator relocated to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on stored slicer blade area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink in preparation area. Operator added soap.
Condenser unit not separated from food storage area.Observed condensation from walk in cooler units dripping onto covered food and produce on shelves below. Observed with operator.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected by removing handle from ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed metal scoop in water on cook line at 102F used to scoop rice on plates.
Stored food not covered.Observed shrimp and fish for ceviche not covered in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pain medication on top shelf above cook line next to food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 3 missing vacuum breakers. One at mop sink, one by front hand sink, and one by dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed spray bottle next to dish machine not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed defrosted tuna and salmon defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil and chips stored on floor in dry storage, and soda box in side room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin in front of soda machine. Manager removed scoop.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in dry storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not properly covered. Observed all hot food on cook line not covered.
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in kitchen at 0 ppm chlorine.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed strawberries and blackberries in walk in cooler moldy.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken over beef on cook line. Observed bacon stored over cooked meats in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler dated 11/30/24, beef and chicken, both cooked.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler dated 11/30/24, beef and chicken, both cooked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa verde on cook line at 69F. Manager relocated to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pain medication on top shelf above cook line next to food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 3 missing vacuum breakers. One at mop sink, one by front hand sink, and one by dish machine.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no agreements, emailed and printed for operation.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed and printed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed spray bottle next to dish machine not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed defrosted tuna and salmon defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil and chips stored on floor in dry storage, and soda box in side room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin in front of soda machine. Manager removed scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle in bus bucket and handle in sugar.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation table next to rear tool room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in dry storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not properly covered. Observed all hot food on cook line not covered.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed in back dining room locked.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter by mop sink and hose under hand washing sink at kitchen entry.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed fish under vacuum not removed or package cut while under vacuum in walk in cooler. Chef removed from packages.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed hotel pans stacked on shelf wet nesting.
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of tortillas and oil tubs in dry storage, chicken in walk in freezer, all on floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Observed broken lid.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at bar and in left side soda ice bin in kitchen.
Stored food not covered.Observed prawns and crab uncovered in walk in freezer. Chef covered.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.