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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High 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-04-4High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – 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**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – 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-38-4Basic – 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**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
10-02-4Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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-13-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.