El Patio Boca Restaurant

1949 Nw 2 Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2023

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, El Patio Boca Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 3, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (126F - Hot Holding); beans (106F - Hot Holding); steam table. Chef states food reheated less than Four hours ago on stove top. Reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee observed handling raw fish with gloves, rinsed gloves and began handling bread crumbs. Gloves not changed and hands not washed. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish machine

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under counter containing blue solution

41-17-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on counter contain stickers

08B-39-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest Storing empanadas Freezer chest Storing raw meat and seafood

14-69-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, homemade fruit and cheese danish (100F - Hot Holding). Item held out of heat for less than 2 hours. Item reheating to 165°F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cold holding table, raw eggs stored behind shredded lettuce. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back dry storage room in bins of rice, sugar and beans. Bowls removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing on dishwasher table in bus tub not under running water. Item placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Patio Boca Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Patio Boca Restaurant on file is from Oct 3, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Patio Boca Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Patio Boca Restaurant.

How does El Patio Boca Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

El Patio Boca Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has El Patio Boca Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Patio Boca Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Patio Boca Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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