Patio Tapas & Beer
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Patio Tapas & Beer has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 9, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “water with a temperature”, which has been cited four times.
Patio Tapas & Beer's latest score of 37 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef put gloves on without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over almond cake in two door freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over squash in two door reach in Raw lamb over tomatoes in two reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored with corn starch and shaved nuts on rack
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef Washed hands triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On rack In front of back door On rack at dish machine area
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 84F at hand sink
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door freezer
14-69-4
37
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Peeled tomatoes
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Waiter touched cellphone and then began scooping ice. Hands not washed inbetween
12A-16-4
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. Dishwasher washing unclean dishes and then put away clean dishes. Hands not washed in between.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handled raw octopus with gloves and touched pan handle with the same gloves. Chef touched cellphone with gloves and then handled tongs. Gloves not changed in between. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On stainless steal rack At front counter
41-17-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
39
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm Triple sink set up chlorine 100 ppm Operator states a part for the machine has been ordered **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef two door freezer. Not commercially packaged. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter Spray bottle on garbage bin on cook line **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door freezer Freezer chest **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Churros and fries in freezer chest **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler near the ware washing area, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding). The items have been stored in this cooler overnight. The food items have been discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler near the ware washing area, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding). The items have been stored in this cooler overnight. The food items have been discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off to entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flying insects landing on unwrapped cups and lids at front counter in dining room Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on wall at front counter in dining room Approximately 10 live flying insects on wall in dining room Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on clean mixing bowls in the kitchen Approximately 5 live flying insects under the triple sink in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler #2, raw duck breasts stored over unwashed lemons. Duck moved **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off to entire establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
67
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects landing on boxes of single service items in the dry storage area of the kitchen Approximately 15 live flying insects on the walls at the front counter in front of the kitchen. No separating wall **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Approximately 20 live flying insects at front counter landing on walls. Area not separated front kitchen by a wall. Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on cases of single service items in kitchen Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on walls in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In prep area. Ribbon removed
35B-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patio Tapas & Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patio Tapas & Beer on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patio Tapas & Beer?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Patio Tapas & Beer.
How does Patio Tapas & Beer compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Patio Tapas & Beer most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Patio Tapas & Beer's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Patio Tapas & Beer have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Patio Tapas & Beer 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 Patio Tapas & Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patio Tapas & Beer is inspected around four times per year on average.
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