El Patio
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
64
Score
El Patio, located at 660 Washington Ave in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on September 26, 2025. The inspection identified one critical and three major violations, including issues with cold holding temperatures for diced cherry tomatoes and a soiled can opener. El Patio has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cherry tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef placed inside 1 hour prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, chef placed inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by trash can, chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
64
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs not linked to consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at line nor inverted. Employee inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at preparation area at kitchen.
14-09-4
64
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed calamari and short ribs vacuumed sealed with no date or time of production at reach in freezer located near cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked meatballs at walk in cooler. Chef relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Valeriano Choc no food handler certificate.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with flour and sugar not labeled stored next to walk in cooler.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, rice and meatballs at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted above preparation table across cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Bread not Cover stored by reach in cooler next to handsink at kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed calamari and short ribs vacuumed sealed with no date or time of production at reach in freezer located near cook line.
03G-53-1
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container with utensils inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of lemons and onions on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding). As per chef, 3 hrs. Chef moved items to oven for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, staff started signing form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Staff removed products from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open cup of coffee on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in 89F water. Her moved container to grill for rapid heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
47
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags stored not marked with the last day served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw oysters not identified as raw in the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry. Manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not all labeled at grill area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to be used not stored inverted at grill line. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers grill area. **Warning**
05-09-4
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