EL PATIO LATINO RESTAURANT
1100 N TUTTLE AVE STE 5, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941-955-5093
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025058435 | Jul 21, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in 88F standing water. Operator removed the water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing pork in standing water. Operator turned on the water.
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and fish stored over cooked chicken in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a scent spray can stored with drug goods in the hallway. Operator removed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of French fries in their hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around their plaza dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in used tongs stored on their oven handle. Operator removed them.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handles in contact buried in the rice container. Operator removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under their cutting board operator removed it.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee rub his hands with a soiled cloth and then handle to-go containers without washing his hands. Operator had the employee wash his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked reduce in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen and bar hand wash sinks used to store food items. Operator removed the items.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the plaza dumpster pad.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle buried in a container of rice. Operator removed the handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the two back kitchen microwaves with debris build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers in the back not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink at 20ppm chlorine. Operator emptied it and remade it at 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator switched the foods.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a dirty wash cloth.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored next to food in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of boxes of food product in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bag.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the shared plaza dumpster pad.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under all cutting boards in the kitchen.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a canister of household only insecticide in the chemical storage area. Operator removed the container.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food back in the reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the kitchen ceiling vents.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor of the dry storage area.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp and fish in the reach in cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom and shrimp and fish on the top.
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 vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to defrost food. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler and washed the sink.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan or kit. Handed operator a copy of the plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of grease on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored with and above food in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a build up of ice in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken, shrimp, and beef being defrosted at room temperature in the kitchen. Operator placed chicken under running water and placed the shrimp and beef in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.