Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL PATIO

660 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3364743
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8384003
DBPR license2331662

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (70F – Cold Holding). As per chef, 3 hrs. Chef moved items to oven for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.

#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, staff started signing form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Basic 6

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open cup of coffee on top of preparation table at kitchen area.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed onions and avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Staff removed products from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in 89F water. Her moved container to grill for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.