Sarasota-Manatee best and worst restaurant inspections, May 17-22
Our digital database of restaurant inspections is updated daily with the latest information on which local restaurants passed, failed or barely squeaked by.
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined for their missteps and which were forced into temporary closure.
Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those with the most violations.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as “a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
We all know there are a TON of Mexican restaurants here in Cedar Rapids, which makes deciding on a place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little difficult.
This Latin American gastropub provides ambiance along with an approachable but delectable menu.
Every item on their taco menu blends classic Mexican fare with its own Padre-specific flair, such as their vegan beer-battered avocado taco topped with coconut mousse.
Vegan customers certainly aren’t neglected here, with a variety of delicious options including tacos, ceviche, and lomo saltado, among others.
Padre’s cocktail menu, which is largely tequila and mezcal focused, achieves a similar innovative effect, with the use of unique ingredients such as grilled plantains to elevate old classics.
Los Compadres (1144 Pine Ave. and 3229 E. Anaheim St.)
Pozole from Los Compadres. Photo by Brian Addison.
Brick & Iron
A new restaurant is open in Coralville. Brick & Iron is located at 104 E. Seventh St., Coralville. The restaurant opened Dec. 21 “offering brick oven pizza and cast iron cookery.”
The extensive menu includes a full slate of breakfast offerings, soups, salads, pastas, burgers, pizza more.
Los Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill
Mexican restaurant Los Compadres has a new location.
The restaurant is now at 448 33rd Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids, which was formerly Metro Buffet. Los Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, which first opened 10 years ago, is open for dine-in or carryout 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.