EL PATIO
660 WASHINGTON AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted above preparation table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at line nor inverted. Employee inverted plates. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at preparation area at kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Chef removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs not linked to consumer advisory.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted above preparation table across cook line.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Bread not Cover stored by reach in cooler next to handsink at kitchen.
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed calamari and short ribs vacuumed sealed with no date or time of production at reach in freezer located near cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked meatballs at walk in cooler. Chef relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed calamari and short ribs vacuumed sealed with no date or time of production at reach in freezer located near cook line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Observed Valeriano Choc no food handler certificate.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with flour and sugar not labeled stored next to walk in cooler.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, rice and meatballs at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of lemons and onions on walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at back of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container with utensils inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open cup of coffee on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Staff removed products from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in 89F water. Her moved container to grill for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding). As per chef, 3 hrs. Chef moved items to oven for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
- 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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, staff started signing form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 332-6933
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(1,251 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025