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EL PATIO CAFE

Food safety records indicate EL PATIO CAFE in MIAMI has 6 inspections with a 1.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

3198 NW 71 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13517004

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection, manager provided new cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine behind front counter. Employee removed, washed and stored inside metal container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler not covered . Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef strips on top on unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Coached employees on proper separation storage. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw salmon inside reach in freezer unwholesome with dirty ice. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside women bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at women bathroom, manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10915207

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box onions being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

3 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women bathroom door left open.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed glass bottles , paper wraps around the parking area.
  • 33-36-4:Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Observed on the back of property .
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and washed tong and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in preparation area.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sugar on plastic container behind front counter not covered , employee covered product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on top of unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper storage of product, employee removed and stored product properly. provided operator with hand out via email. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing front hose bibb next to customers bathroom.
  • 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 tacos not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee less than 32 hours , employee dated product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area stained with water marks .
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on top of steam table . Manager inverted plates during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine .
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at men's and ladies bathrooms.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled behind front counter, also plastic container with rice located across from walk in cooler. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's and ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 tacos and beef tacos not date marked , as per employee more than 24 hours made, employee dated product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8573031

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor, located by the ice machine. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce located in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored with bags containing ice located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored above potato fries located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: white rice ,as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. (89F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Charismer S,Elena A,Cecilia, Keiling, Massiel , as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8382000

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine.
  • 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 food handle on top rice inside container. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked ground. Beef, cooked chicken , cooked beans , cooked beef not covered inside walk in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed lice expired 10/01/2023 Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at employee bathroom water at 80F

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(125 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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