El Patio 305
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
El Patio 305 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Patio 305 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
78
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards .
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ware wash area: spray bottle with degreaser and a spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the back door around the frame.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe two pair of tongs resting on the oven doors in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above case of limes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. IFSEA, Oscar Cardinals expired 11/3/24; Victoria Lopez, expired 11/3/24
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter: spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
64
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed most kitchen cupboards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean and soiled linens not stored separately from one another. **Corrected On-Site**
21-15-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Over 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
50
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pair of tongs hanging on the oven doors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. Inspector coached/trained the employee on proper hand washing. Employee washed hands during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above fried pork. Discussed with the operator and provided the form for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. Inspector coached/trained the employee on proper hand washing. Employee washed hands during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar area, side gun nozzle soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Kitchen, two pair of tongs on the oven door
10-20-4
52
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
82
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Ware wash area by the three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coke soda on the prep table where employee is prepping dough. Operator discarded the can of soda. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer(debris) and dry storage area )rice on the floor) **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio 305 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio 305 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio 305?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Patio 305.
How does El Patio 305 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Patio 305 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Patio 305's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patio 305 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patio 305 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Patio 305 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patio 305 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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