EL PATIO DEL CHEF
524 N DIXIE HWY · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on top of burner at stove inside MFDV. Observed 1 live roach at hand wash sink inside MFDV **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **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 unable to provide at time of inspection **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. Provided to operator **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground and on top of water tanks under sinks inside MFDV. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed at wall behind cooking equipment **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:45 PM.
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.