LATIN QUARTERS RESTAURANT
935 North Beneva Road
Sarasota, Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the outside of the grease receptacle. Operator had an employee start to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in standing water in the establishment. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tamales stored in the walk in freezer uncovered. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed some there. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed some there. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out in the back.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and jackets stored on top of cases of oil in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer and cases of juice stored on the floor of the bar. Operator raised both off the ground. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed the prep cook with a wet towel under her cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers in the kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of tums stored over clean knives in the kitchen. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of residential use only insecticide stored above the reach in cooler. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over packaged shredded cheese in the standing right hand reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of wd-40 stored with food in the spice rack. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the kitchen or bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed more towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator had employee remove watch. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop covered by ice in the ice bin. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5: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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of plantaines. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in the right side reach in cooler. Operator placed the sauces above the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator put more soap there. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored above spices in the kitchen dry storage shelf. Operator removed purse. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food without a hair restraint. Operator had the employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot of cooked vegetables stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed pot on the prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a build up of ice in the standing reach in freezer in the kitchen. Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use knives stored on the soiled magnetic knife holder. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters on above the grills with a build up of grease. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in the make table reach in cooler, a standing reach in cooler, and the reach in freezer. Operator removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat tamales. Operator placed shrimp on the lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed garlic in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-07-5: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. Operator had no knowledge of the big 6. Gave a copy of the big 6 and the operator posted it. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Gave the operator a copy of the clean up plan to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar and kitchen hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels at the sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).