El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1100 N Tuttle Ave Ste 5, Sarasota, FL 34237
Overview

El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota has accumulated 112 violations across 19 inspections dating to 2022, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in 8 of the 19 inspections, handwashing facilities violations in 5 inspections, and approved food source violations in 6 inspections — indicating recurring management issues with employee hygiene and sourcing compliance. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A disciplinary action with $200 in fines was issued. Two inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations: June 26, 2023 (6 violations including handwashing facilities, proper hand/arm washing, approved food source, and food in good condition) and July 21, 2025 (18 violations including proper hand/arm washing, approved food source, and time as control violations). The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 documented 6 violations and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
112Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

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El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025058435 $200.00 Jul 21, 2025 Miami (Doral)

El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota had?
El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota find?
El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota been fined?
El Patio Latino Restaurant in Sarasota has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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