CASA PATRON MEXICAN KITCHEN
4000 CATTLEMEN RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in kitchen at 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed strawberries and blackberries in walk in cooler moldy. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken over beef on cook line. Observed bacon stored over cooked meats in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler dated 11/30/24, beef and chicken, both cooked. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler dated 11/30/24, beef and chicken, both cooked. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa verde on cook line at 69F. Manager relocated to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pain medication on top shelf above cook line next to food. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 3 missing vacuum breakers. One at mop sink, one by front hand sink, and one by dish machine. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
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 agreements, emailed and printed for operation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed and printed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed spray bottle next to dish machine not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 10
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed defrosted tuna and salmon defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed oil and chips stored on floor in dry storage, and soda box in side room. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin in front of soda machine. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers on cook line. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle in bus bucket and handle in sugar. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation table next to rear tool room. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods in walk in cooler and walk in freezer not properly covered. Observed all hot food on cook line not covered. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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.