El Patio Live
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
El Patio Live appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Hialeah restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed soiled knifes at kitchen on magnetic knife holder, and knifes not cleaned between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed soiled knifes at kitchen on magnetic knife holder, and knifes not cleaned between uses. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed hole on wall front of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handles. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
78
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed soiled knifes at kitchen on magnetic knife holder, and knifes not cleaned between uses. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed ready to eat food above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over container with raw fish. Operator placed raw chicken container on bottom shelf under raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steamer mashed potatoes (106F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (116F - Hot Holding) According to cook prepared 3 hours ago, placed on steamer. Cook placed food containers on stove to reheat. Second temperature 35 minutes after mashed potatoes (176F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (172F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink prep area used as dump sink. Food residue inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water available. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 77F ran water for 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked 2 different Hans wash sinks water 77F. No hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Ran water for 2 minutes water 77F **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at a hand sink at prep area by cook line. **Warning**
29-20-5
30
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in door to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Observed in door to the outside, gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); malanga cream (51F - Cold Holding), labeled 08/25/2025 according to cook placed the night before. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); malanga cream (51F - Cold Holding), labeled 08/25/2025 according to cook placed the night before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and plates no inverted. Operator inverted pots and plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food, no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in door to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on the floor. Employee stored onions six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen knife's between prep tables. Cook removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen knife's between. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning clothes on top of prep tables at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal phone stored at hand wash sink next to three compartments sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside bean container. Operator removed the bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 at prep table at kitchen raw frozen tuna ROP packaged with temperature 34F. Employee open tuna packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed lockers located at preparation area.
40-03-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 105 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap beneath at exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with beans stored on floor. Operator stored on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between equipment. Operator removed knifes. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water 90F.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Operator moved to three compartment sink to thaw product in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
21-12-4
50
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed on drying containers at racks. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); burrata (49F - Cold Holding) According to manager was out For 30 minutes. Food items were moved to a reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Cook - chill for lamb shanks, ROP packaged, cooled and then reheated before serving. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups no handles inside beans and rice Manager discarded cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen. Employees put hair nets on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
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 sugar scoop buried in sugar. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers no labeled with names. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area next to steam table. Manager replaced water with clean water and began heating water to 135 or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 10 small flying insects on preparation area by walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, then returned to station and began preparing food with out washing hands then putting on gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (62F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler in front of oven At kitchen. According to manager items were placed in reach in cooler two hours prior. Employee moved all food containers to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for temperature dish machine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed on quaternary test strips no color chart available. **Warning**
16-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine at bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without scoop inside container of condensed milk. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored on stove handle at kitchen. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water on preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with out hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler containing drinks at kitchen in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at front kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
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 handle touching rice in rice bucket at rear of kitchen. Manager removed and placed item on holster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area and kitchen area and restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flower containers not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled at frying station. **Warning**
23-03-4
17
Apr 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed license approved for 63 seats, observed establishment has 96 seats
51-15-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio Live last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio Live on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio Live?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Patio Live.
How does El Patio Live compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Patio Live most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Patio Live's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Patio Live have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patio Live 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 Live inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Patio Live is inspected around four times per year on average.
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