Patika's Carne En Vara

900 W Lancaster Rd Suite 4, Orlando, FL 32809

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

High Risk

Patika's Carne En Vara has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 10 violations.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Patika's Carne En Vara on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Cakes from Memmories bakery.

01B-04-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs, sausage (112-135F - Hot Holding); cook bacon with fat (132F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours holding on the flat top. Advised the use of time control. Management turned the heat up on the grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Management added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Update plans to show smoker is located outside of the truck and is not mobile. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes piled on tops of hand sink and refrigerator blocking. Management removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board. Staff removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

40-06-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meats in black non-food grade bags in freezer. And cooked yuca in black non-food grade bag in make table reach in cooler.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by tall refrigerator and containers inside sink. Operator moved refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups, plates, to-go sauce containers not inverted at counter. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Per operator, sign fell down. Operator found sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Apr 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - plan review Advised to move upright refrigerator.

51-12-5

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.

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patika's Carne En Vara last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patika's Carne En Vara on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patika's Carne En Vara?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Patika's Carne En Vara.

How does Patika's Carne En Vara compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Patika's Carne En Vara most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Patika's Carne En Vara's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Patika's Carne En Vara have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Patika's Carne En Vara 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.

How often is Patika's Carne En Vara inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Patika's Carne En Vara is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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