PATACON RESTAURANT 2
7902 NW 36 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 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 phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork container stored on kitchen floor. Also, observed food containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside drinks prep area. Operator stored scoop with handle up. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator stored chicken inside Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container inside drink prep area. Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and then picking up clean plates without washing hands. Employee was trained on proper hand washing techniques. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs in kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavenly soiled cardboard inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen.
- 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 bags of salmon inside reach in cooler under grill, in kitchen. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen. Operator provided a hair net to employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers handle under grill in kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line. Also, observed soiled floor inside Walk in freezer.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed beef, and onion containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and steam table in kitchen. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site 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 scoop handle touching rice inside container in dry storage. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside Walk in freezer.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and chicken base containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed plastic containers blocking exit back door. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and handling clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked rice inside reach in cooler by stove in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 rice not date marked inside reach in cooler by stove inside kitchen. As per Operator rice was cooked last Saturday September 21st, 2024. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on the floor soiled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 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 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks by steam table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by steam table. Observed shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by steam table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obseved at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can in front of exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed garbage can in front of exit door. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on the floor soiled at cook line.
- 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.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks by steam table at kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at kitchen engaging with food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of potatoes stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Manager removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by steam table. Observed shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by steam table at kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Beef thawing in a bucket with water. Instructed employee on proper method.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obseved at walk in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper over cooked shredded chicken at walk in freezer. Manager relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves. Advise employee to removed gloves and wash hands and put new gloves when doing different tasks . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef (51F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding) and lentil soup (50F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (51F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding) and lentil soup (50F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day. Observed pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation table by kitchen. As per manager for less than 4 hours, advice manager to placed items at walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
- 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 cooked shredded chicken, cooked shredded beef, yellow rice and lentil soup not date marked. As per manager for more than 24 hours.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can in front of exit door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating cookies on cooking line. Advised employee, she corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Advised cook line employee, she corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with raw fish and raw beef in the floor inside walk cooler. Advised PIC, she cooked it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Raw chicken in the same container with raw beef. Advised manager, she corrected it Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).