EL PATIO DEL CHEF
Food safety records indicate EL PATIO DEL CHEF in HOLLYWOOD has 5 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
524 North Dixie Highway
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463022
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461838
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 59 days **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461806
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground and on top of water tanks under sinks inside MFDV. Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed at wall behind cooking equipment Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on top of burner at stove inside MFDV. Observed 1 live roach at hand wash sink inside MFDV Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 4/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745467
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw calamari stored in direct contact in plastic handle thank you bag. Operator moved to food grade wrap Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves burgers undercooked , ceviche raw. No consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted and denoted ceviche on menu Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738513
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed