EL PATIO LIVE
1675 W 49 ST 1574 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak stored on nonfood grade bags on reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed beans stored on nonfood grade containers. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw steak on shelves at walk in cooler, operator separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **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 cooked pasta dated on 08/26 in standing unit at kitchen, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink at dishwashing area. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna,salmon and branzino fillets no longer frozen and still on ROP, on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta dated on 08/26 in standing unit at kitchen, operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding) on standing unit by expo area, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved containers to walk in cooler. Also observed raw steak (45F – Cold Holding); cooked mussels (46F – Cold Holding); cooked clams (44F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 cooked onions (76F – Hot Holding) at expo area, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves and cleaning supplies stored inside hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher maximum temperature at 145° F. **Warning**
Basic 14
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area. **Warning**
06-09-2Basic – 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. See stop sale. Observed tuna,salmon and branzino fillets no longer frozen and still on ROP, on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under racks at walk in cooler/ freezer. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooked rice stored on cracked plastic container, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of veal stored on kitchen floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **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 on sugar container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in standing water at 78°F at cook line, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in standing unit across expo area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit across exposed area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple wiping cloths on preparation table at cook line. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator discarded. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.