Patches Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Patches Restaurant has 12 inspections in the public record. Patches Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front walk-in cooler. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed some tiles still missing and need of repair at front walk-in cooler and by oven area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hand wash ceiling in walk-in cooler has mold-like substance on damaged areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed ceiling in walk-in cooler still in need of repair. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old unused equipment in outdoor storage area at back of building. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed old unused equipment in outdoor storage area at back of building. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed shelving is still rusted and pitted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed employee cracking fresh shell eggs and then handling clean dishes without washing hands first. Instructed employee to wash now soiled dishes and wash hands properly.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in food waste bucket bat cooks line. Observed 1 live roach at floor of dishwasher area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed time for shell eggs on counter at cooks line was not marked. Operator stated eggs were taken out of cooler 1 hour prior and then time marked them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hand wash hollandaise sauce at cooks line at 122F . Operator stated it was make 3 hours prior and reheated sauce to 171F within 5 minutes.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee cracking fresh wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf, cooked cabbage and corned beef hash in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches at prep area behind chest. 20 dead roaches by freezer by window and another 10 behind it. 10 dead roaches behind reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. 5 dead roaches by hand wash sink area at front of kitchen. Operator swept up all dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cracking employees phones and keys on shelves at cooks line and prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front walk-in cooler. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hand wash ceiling in walk-in cooler has mold-like substance on damaged areas.
36-68-5
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 hand wash handle of scoop in sugar bin in the sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink drain pipe at front of kitchen disconnect and hand wash sink not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old unused equipment in outdoor storage area at back of building. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 4-29-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
23
Jun 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meatloaf in walk-in cooler over unwashed vegetables. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffed cabbage, cooked meatloaf and cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Repeat 11-19-24 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Observed that mop wastewater is currently being dumped in 3 compartment sink, since outdoor curbed mop sink area is in disrepair and not operational. **Warning**
28-04-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor in kitchen and dishwasher area and floor of small walk-in cooler at front of kitchen is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed hot water at outdoor curbed mop sink area is not operating. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Outdoor curbed mop sink drain is in disrepair and no longer operational. A new raised waste water drain has been installed 6 feet to the left of original but no mop sink is connected. I spoke with DBPR plan review and was informed the operator is ok placing new drain in the location but since it is a raised drain a mop sink must be installed along with hot running water. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in walk-in coolers. Repeat 11-19-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed non functional reach-in cooler, washer and dryer stored in outside covered area at back of building. **Warning**
33-31-5
58
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, mashed potatoes, and soup all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator date all items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 10-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Time Extended**
11-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in small Walk-in cooler at front of kitchen. Observed floor at cooks line is worn with missing tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed floor at cooks line is worn with missing tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
67
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server return dirty dishes to kitchen then pick up plated food without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by kitchen door. Observed operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment does not have consumer advisory posted. Email operater consumer advisory and observed it posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in small Walk-in cooler at front of kitchen. Observed floor at cooks line is worn with missing tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink by kitchen door has slow draining water.
29-20-5
33
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butter cup at wait station not time marked. Operator stated butter was removed from cooler 2 hours prior operator time marked butter correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by entrance to kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair at prep area. Observed ceiling in Walk-in cooler and outside cooler in hall shows signs of water damage and leak. Repeat 11-10-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Small Walk-in cooler by entrance to floor is in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at cooks line and dishwasher area. Repeat 11-10-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Small Walk-in cooler by entrance to kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed employee mark items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli ham in Walk-in cooler opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed employee date mark ham correctly. Repeat 7-5-22. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair by dishwasher area ,cooks line and small Walk-in cooler by kitchen entrance. Repeat 7-5-22. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling by Walk-in cooler with sign of water damage and leak.
36-32-5
74
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticides in back kitchen under slice prep table. Observed operator remove pesticides from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups being held at 64F at wait station. Observed operator place butter cup into reach-in cooler. Instructed operator of proper holding and set operator time asa control sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheese in Walk-in cooler open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener by stove with buildup of food debris. Observed sheet pan in Walk-in cooler with mold-like substance. Observed operator have dishwasher clean pan and can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some areas of disrepair in kitchen ceiling. Observed leak in ceiling of Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup spoon at service side of cooks line with service side up. Observed operator inverted spoon so handle is facing up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light over cooks line on right side of kitchen not operating.
38-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at wait station with buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted at wait station.
25-06-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patches Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patches Restaurant on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patches Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Patches Restaurant.
How does Patches Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Patches Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Patches Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patches Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Patches 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 Patches Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patches Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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