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EL PATIO COFFEE & BISTRO/PEPITO AREPAS BAR

10701 NW 58 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10770486

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer at back of gas station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed in walk in freezer at back of gas station. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over orange at handwash sink at kitchen to the left of main entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed bug zapper installed over orange at handwash sink at kitchen to the left of main entrance. **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal condiment container used as scoop inside granola container at kitchen left of main entrance. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking coffee from open container in kitchen at left side of main entrance. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table at kitchen left of main entrance. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing coffee for customer. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door of kitchen to left of main entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer at back of gas station. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and three compartment sink at kitchen at right side of main entrance. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed foam cup stored inside seasonings above stove at kitchen left of main entrance. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over orange at handwash sink at kitchen to the left of main entrance. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen in right side of entrance. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen on ride side of main entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in RIC at kitchen on right side of main entrance. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink at kitchen left of main entrance. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout entire establishment. Operator placed some wet wc in sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining egg container in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken pastries stored over bread in reach in cooler at kitchen at left of main entrance. Also observed raw shell eggs stored over pico de gallo in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bacon in reach in cooler at kitchen on right side of main entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed at 6am this morning. Stop sale issued. Observed Cooked Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed in reach in cooler yesterday. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed in reach in cooler yesterday. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed at 6am this morning. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen at right side of main entrance. Warning
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer questions regarding the minimum thermometer calibration temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves seafood ceviche, tuna poke bowl, ceviche de coco without asterisk connecting it to the consumer advisory. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine interior near coffee machine.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler near back oven at main kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray gun nozzle soiled at three compartment sink near office.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Products were correctly arranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided clean up procedures via email.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at main kitchen blocked by fire extinguisher.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508187

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen area. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed arepas (98F - Hot Holding) located in food storage bins at arepa bar food prep station, less than 4 hours. Discussed with operator 4 hour, time as a public health control and advised to rapidly cool in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507838

  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343324

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging at kitchen oven. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks not inverted at kitchen near squeeze orange juice machine. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (49F - Cold Holding), located inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved all food items in to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Observed arepas (71F - Cold Holding) located at prep table inside Pepito arepas kitchen. Manager reheated arepas due to customer orders. Discussed time as public health control, 4hrs procedures. Provided form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty boxes in front of hand washing sink near reach in cooler. Operator removed boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed near reach in cooler by exit door at back kitchen. Operator placed new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(553 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday:8:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
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Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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