LATIN QUARTERS RESTAURANT
935 N BENEVA RD STE 601 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork (52F – Cooling); cooked rice (48F – Cooling) date marked 8/24/26. Educated Person in charge on cooling and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded all.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork (52F – Cooling); cooked rice (48F – Cooling) date marked 8/24/26. Educated Person in charge on cooling and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded all.
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge placed paper towels next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in main kitchen area employee cell phone on food slicer. Person in charge removed, washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.