El Patio De Los Jugos USA
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
64
Score
El Patio De Los Jugos USA appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade basting brush used in food”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed on spray bottle Chlorine 200+ ppm Operator diluted sanitizer with water, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe vacuum breaker in disrepair.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing chlorine sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink leaking faucet.
29-08-4
64
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over pumpkin, and egg base batter stored over malangas inside reach in cooler, Operator arranged shell eggs stored and batter and stored under unwashed vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside two door freezer, raw beef stored in ziplock bags stored over bags with yuca and mix vegetables. Operator rearranged and stored raw beef under vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty ceiling tiles and vents throughout restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards grooved
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of prep table. Operator discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraints while preparing and serving food.
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
50
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at ambient temperature at preparation table. Operator stored at reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and towel inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush in use at coffee station.
14-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking from a can at preparation area at kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box with ketchup bottles and sack with black beans stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored food items six in inc above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at preparation area. Operator stored at reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box with tequenos (121F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (125F - Hot Holding). Operator took to kitchen to reheat the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink faucet with no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips kit provided.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush at coffee station area.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraints while preparing food at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the license is for 12 seats and the establishment have 30 seats.
51-09-4
47
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands no soap used sanitizer instead. Manager coached employees in proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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 inside two door freezer raw pork, raw be ,raw chicken no properly separated. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager provided paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee preparation non fo grade brush in use for coffee.
14-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table at kitchen. Manager removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food no hair restraints used.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and spoon stored in standing water by front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked pork, cooked beef, sliced ham inside reach in cooler no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to sink by coffee station cleaning wipes not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store fruit pulp inside freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed thank you bags used to store fruit pulp inside freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bacon, raw beef, cut celery and cut carrots inside reach in cooler no covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Stored food not covered. Observed bacon, raw beef, cut celery and cut carrots inside reach in cooler no covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed t kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed t kitchen and storage areas. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts, juice bottles, cut fruit bowls, sliced cake for customer self service no labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed desserts, juice bottles, cut fruit bowls, sliced cake for customer self service no labeled **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched body parts, no gloves changed or hand washed. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store Cooked ribs inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand was sink blocked by preparation table at kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink next to mop sink. Manager provided paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in all hand wash sinks no soap available. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush being used as a basting brush at coffee station
14-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers no handles used to dispense salt and seasoning. Manager discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack with sugar and cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bottles with chilliest in vinegar no minimum label on bottles.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers no labeled with name. Manager labeled containers with common names. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed used to store pork inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
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 pork, raw beef and shrimp inside reach in freezer, no separated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink by steam table at front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with split pea soup, cooked pork and cooked beef, according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Yuseth Gonzalez 03/01/23 by ServSafe **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled , and reach in cooler gaskets soil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
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Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored inside a thank you bag inside standing freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside standing freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of kitchen table. Operator placed raw shell inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched hair and continued engaging in food preparation. Operator was coached to washed hand. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table in front of hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans and cooked shredded beef inside glass door cooler no date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white freezer gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside the ice cream cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water with temperature of 77F located by front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler soiled in the kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice and beans, cooked pork and cooked shredded beef stored inside glass door cooler food not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed taw beef been thawing at room temperature. Operator open faucet for appropriate thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar inside with not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio De Los Jugos USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio De Los Jugos USA on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio De Los Jugos USA?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade basting brush used in food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Patio De Los Jugos USA.
How does El Patio De Los Jugos USA compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Patio De Los Jugos USA most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Patio De Los Jugos USA's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patio De Los Jugos USA have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Patio De Los Jugos USA means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Patio De Los Jugos USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patio De Los Jugos USA is inspected around three times per year on average.
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