EL PATIO LIVE
1675 W 49 ST 1574
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense flour.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed red snapper fillets at 41F on prep table at kitchen reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded fish. Repeat Violation
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 105 seats. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in column by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation
- 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 rice scoop handle touching the rice inside rice bin. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, containers with Cooked chicken, raw fish, raw pork not covered. Employee covered food containers. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed red snapper fillets at 41F on prep table at kitchen reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded fish.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels stored on hand wash sink ware washing area. Employee removed towels from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside bean container. Operator removed the bowl from container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at prep table at kitchen raw frozen tuna ROP packaged with temperature 34F. Employee open tuna packages. Corrected On-Site
- 40-03-4:Basic - Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed lockers located at preparation area.
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 105 seats. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap beneath at exterior door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with beans stored on floor. Operator stored on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between equipment. Operator removed knifes. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water 90F.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Operator moved to three compartment sink to thaw product in running water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal phone stored at hand wash sink next to three compartments sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed on drying containers at racks. **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups no handles inside beans and rice Manager discarded cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen. Employees put hair nets on. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. Repeat Violation
- 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 sugar scoop buried in sugar. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers no labeled with names. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); burrata (49F - Cold Holding) According to manager was out For 30 minutes. Food items were moved to a reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Cook - chill for lamb shanks, ROP packaged, cooled and then reheated before serving. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine at bar area. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without scoop inside container of condensed milk. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored on stove handle at kitchen. 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 bottle of water on preparation table. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with out hair restraint. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler containing drinks at kitchen in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at front kitchen area. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. 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 handle touching rice in rice bucket at rear of kitchen. Manager removed and placed item on holster. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area and kitchen area and restrooms. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled at frying station. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flower containers not labeled with common name. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area next to steam table. Manager replaced water with clean water and began heating water to 135 or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 10 small flying insects on preparation area by walk in cooler. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, then returned to station and began preparing food with out washing hands then putting on gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (62F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler in front of oven At kitchen. According to manager items were placed in reach in cooler two hours prior. Employee moved all food containers to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through kitchen soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area. Warning
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed on quaternary test strips no color chart available. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for temperature dish machine. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).