EL PATIO COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT
5416 S SR 7 (US 441) · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33314
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 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of DayQuil was stored on the shelf over the prep table in the prep area shared with the ware washing area. The bottle was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in cooler across from the entrance to the kitchen, cooked rice was stored in a shopping bag. The rice was removed to a food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler across from the entrance to the kitchen, raw eggs were stored over cooked rice. The eggs were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line flip top cooler, cooked sausage (40-58F – Cold Holding). The sausage was stored in an over stuffed manner. The over stuffed portion was removed to the lower cooler to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the cook line under the hand sink.
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink on the cook line. The manager supplied soap **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop and ladles in 91F water at the front counter steam table. The items were removed to the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At the front counter reach in cooler and the reach in cooler across from the entrance to the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.