El Patio Latino Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Patio Latino Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
El Patio Latino Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in 88F standing water. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing pork in standing water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a scent spray can stored with drug goods in the hallway. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of French fries in their hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under their cutting board operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around their plaza dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in used tongs stored on their oven handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the kitchen ceiling vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor of the dry storage area.
36-01-4
50
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - 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.
31B-04-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
47
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over beef in Reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on both stand up reach in coolers.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio Latino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio Latino Restaurant on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio Latino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Patio Latino Restaurant.
How does El Patio Latino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
El Patio Latino Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has El Patio Latino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Patio Latino Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patio Latino Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Patio Latino Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patio Latino Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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