La Patrona

3325 15Th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, La Patrona has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. La Patrona's record stops at Feb 19, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler by fryers raw shell Eggs over Sour Cream. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Egg. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

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. Printed a copy of the handout in Spanish and both employees read and signed responsibility handout. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Geno

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Person in charge washed hands in Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in upright 1 door Reach in cooler. Cooked pork date marked 9/13/23 ,Cooked Pork date marked 9/9/23, Cooked Mushrooms Date marked 9/16/23, cooked Zucchini date marked 9/6/23,Cooked Sausage 9/13/23 and El pastore Pork date marked 9/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooked food date marking and shelve life. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 1 door upright Reach in cooler raw shell Eggs over Juice beverage. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage end emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in upright 1 door Reach in cooler. Cooked pork date marked 9/13/23 ,Cooked Pork date marked 9/9/23, Cooked Mushrooms Date marked 9/16/23, cooked Zucchini date marked 9/6/23,Cooked Sausage 9/13/23 and El pastore Pork date marked 9/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooked food date marking and shelve life. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed next to 3 compartment sink dishes stored in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda and bottle water on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Patrona last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Patrona on file is from Feb 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Patrona?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Patrona.

How does La Patrona compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

La Patrona most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has La Patrona's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Patrona have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Patrona means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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