LA PATA GORDA
LA PATA GORDA in CORAL GABLES has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file
232 Miracle Mile
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/18/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13526936
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at unit by ceviche station.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Location sells ceviche made of corvina. While conducting the inspection operator contacted provided to obtain a parasite destruction letter. Manny's Enterprise . Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Manager placed a new soap container. Corrected On-Site
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
9/22/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10906123
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 23-01-4:Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook manipulating soiled equipment ( blender) back to work without hand washing.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a wine cooler. Manager placed a new roll. Front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
4/21/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8889068
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink located at cook line.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook at cook line in contact with phone, back to work without hand washing or gloves.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Manager placed eggs on the bottom of the rack. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dishwashing station. Man
9/13/2024· 1y 6mo ago
3 int, 2 basic
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk-in cooler entrance.
- 36-34-5:Basic - vents at walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen can opener soiled. Employee took opener to the three compartment sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front bar. Executive chef sent for a new roll. Corrected On-Site
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 963-8171
Website: https://lapatagorda.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(1,871 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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