EL PATIO LATIN FUSION
1949 NW 2 AVE, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 9544455123
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 6 to 7 landing on cutting boards and clean plates Advised operator to wash, rinse and sanitize plates and cutting boards
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025077033 | Sep 16, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 12 high priority.
12 High priority4 Intermediate0 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.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her visible soil clothes then engaging on preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Flan containers stored inside bar cooler from company name Obleas Florida. Label does not have any other information. Empanadas from Sazon del Valle stored inside reach in freezer with no label. Operator was not able to produce any licenses from both businesses.See Stop Sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 6 to 7 landing on cutting boards and clean plates Advised operator to wash, rinse and sanitize plates and cutting boards
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Flip top cooler Raw chicken, raw beef over cheese Operator removed cheese
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over tamales. Advised operator to stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef Operator removed raw beef
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Flan containers stored inside bar cooler from company name Obleas Florida. Label does not have any other information. Empanadas from Sazon del Valle stored inside reach in freezer with no label. Operator was not able to produce any licenses from both businesses.See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler diced tomatoes at 2:04pm (48F cooling) since 9:45am see stop sale,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler cook line raw pork 46F cold holding, raw beef 53F cold holding, raw sausage 52F cold holding, cooked plantain 48F cold holding Sitting outside any temperature control on kitchen area chimichurri sauce 89F cold holding Back room Two door glass reach in cooler,Chicken soup 45F cold holding, cooked chicken 45F cold holding, raw chicken 46F, cold holding, raw pork 45F cold holding one black fridge cream 45F cold holding Per operator none of the items mentioned above were prepared or portioned today and stored for approximately 2 hours, operator iced down all products and moved chimichurri to the inside of a cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler diced tomatoes at 2:04pm (48F cooling) since 9:45am see stop sale,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on top of flat top grill on double pan Cooked chicken 90F hot holding. Per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to oven to reheat to 165F++
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By 3 compartment sink. Operator removed pans and cutting board
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef before handling container of ready to eat food, without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwashing sink to fill pitcher of water for prep. Advised operator of proper uses for handwashing sinks.
Stored food not covered. At front counter in reach in freezer, ice cubes in silicone molds not covered. Advised operator to cover ice cubes.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding) Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. Observed 2 inch gap in between food storage pans. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding) Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. Observed 2 inch gap in between food storage pans. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line flip top: diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) Observed in table top holding unit. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of two hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line flip top: diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. bar cooler: milk (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, left out on counter for approximately 5 minutes. Advised operator to place in freezer to quick chill.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: cooked pork (48F - Cooling) at 11:05am; cooling since 9/14 @ 5:30pm At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Observed in tightly wrapped deep container. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: cooked pork (48F - Cooling) at 11:05am; cooling since 9/14 @ 5:30pm At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Observed in tightly wrapped deep container. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Raw chicken next to and over raw beef. All products not in commercial packaging. Emailed safe storage chart to operator. Educated and advised operator to store products as denoted on safe storage chart.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding) Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. Observed 2 inch gap in between food storage pans. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding) Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. Observed 2 inch gap in between food storage pans. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line flip top: diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) Observed in table top holding unit. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of two hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line flip top: diced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. bar cooler: milk (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, left out on counter for approximately 5 minutes. Advised operator to place in freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) Observed in table top holding unit. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of two hours. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored next to food service gloves and to go containers at storage shelf by dry storage. WD 40 stored next to and over to go lids and cups on shelf next to chest freezer. Educated operator on proper chemical storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sliced scallions in hand sink by triple sink area. Advised operator not to use hand sinks for anything other than hand washing.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup used as scoop in flour container.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean ladles and spoons stored in plastic container that has an accumulation of food debris.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags storing food in freezer chest in back storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table. In unit less than four hours. Reheated To 165F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87F. Placed on flat top.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bane Marie across from cook line
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