PATIO TAPAS & BEER
205 SE 1 AVE, Boca Raton FL 33432
Last inspected Jul 9, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
OCT 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025011506 | Dec 17, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023011571 | Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef put gloves on without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over almond cake in two door freezer Removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over squash in two door reach in Raw lamb over tomatoes in two reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored with corn starch and shaved nuts on rack
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef Washed hands triple sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On rack In front of back door On rack at dish machine area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 84F at hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door freezer
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Peeled tomatoes
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Waiter touched cellphone and then began scooping ice. Hands not washed inbetween
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher washing unclean dishes and then put away clean dishes. Hands not washed in between.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handled raw octopus with gloves and touched pan handle with the same gloves. Chef touched cellphone with gloves and then handled tongs. Gloves not changed in between.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On stainless steal rack At front counter
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed using cell phone and immediately handled ice and began cooking food. Gloves not changed. hands not washed. Chef observed touching raw pork and immediately handled clean pan handle and ready to eat bread Educated on site. Gloves changed. hands washed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door reach in freezer next to triple sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop 84F
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Oct 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
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 two door freezer. Not commercially packaged. Removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter Spray bottle on garbage bin on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door freezer Freezer chest
Stored food not covered. Churros and fries in freezer chest
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler near the ware washing area, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding). The items have been stored in this cooler overnight. The food items have been discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler near the ware washing area, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding). The items have been stored in this cooler overnight. The food items have been discarded. See stop sale.
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.