EL PATIO
52 – 60 N MAIN ST · HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County · FL 32643
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
28-14-4High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside back door are mop buckets empty next to puddles of dirty water with strong chemical smell.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in same container as cooked beef in reach in freezer. Raw fish over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator placed below ready to eat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 droppings under rack holding dry foods in side prep room. Approximately 10 droppings under shelf holding clean utensils/equipment in side prep room. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of reach in cooler salad station: pico (67°F / 67- Cold Holding); sour cream (67°F /67- Cold Holding); lettuce (67°F /49- Cold Holding); cheese (65°F /56- Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (65°F /64- Cold Holding); Bottom of reach in cooler salad station: chili pepper cooked (54°F /54- Cold Holding); tomatoes cut (53°F /54- Cold Holding); butter (51°F /51- Cold Holding); rice (61°F /61- Cold Holding); Reach in cooler across from fryers: shrimp (50°F /48- Cold Holding); beef (44°F /44- Cold Holding); chicken (54°F /47- Cold Holding); On cook line counter: pork (57°F – Cold Holding) Operator stated since kitchen is so hot and busy during lunch rush the food is kept on ice. Inspector observed no ice on food items. Operator placed ice on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Handwash sink next to mop sink with bucket inside. Inside bar Handwash sink has cleaning supplies inside. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Outside bar Handwash sink filled with cigarette butts.
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink next to Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to see any certificate. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 2 servers and 2 cooks present no food manager present. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated all certificates are at other location. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Outside bar sink.
Basic 9
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of perfume on rack above cooked chicken in prep room.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Chip container next to reach in freezer and in server chip alley.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In side prep room.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside Bar Handwash sink.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small cooler across from Three compartment sink.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silver Togo pans on cooks line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked beef in reach in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.