PATACON RESTAURANT 2
7902 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper over cooked shredded chicken at walk in freezer. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves. Advise employee to removed gloves and wash hands and put new gloves when doing different tasks . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef (51F – Cold Holding); yellow rice (50F – Cold Holding) and lentil soup (50F – Cold Holding) all cold holding at walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (51F – Cold Holding); yellow rice (50F – Cold Holding) and lentil soup (50F – Cold Holding) all cold holding at walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day. Observed pico de gallo (57F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding) at preparation table by kitchen. As per manager for less than 4 hours, advice manager to placed items at walk in cooler.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded chicken, cooked shredded beef, yellow rice and lentil soup not date marked. As per manager for more than 24 hours.
Basic 13
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on the floor soiled at cook line.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks by steam table at kitchen.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at kitchen engaging with food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of potatoes stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Manager removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by steam table. Observed shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by steam table at kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Beef thawing in a bucket with water. Instructed employee on proper method.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obseved at walk in freezer.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:13 PM.
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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.