Patacon Restaurant 2
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
41
Score
Patacon Restaurant 2 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee talking on the phone, then washing dishes. Manager coached employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six salmon stored in kitchen reach in cooler in 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
01B-13-4
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 six salmon stored in kitchen reach in cooler in 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
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker, and cellphone on slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cut potatoes, boxes of Swai fillets on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed pans hole on wall next to the ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the drink station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen, storage area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board and plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed everything from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomatoes box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers gaskets soiled under cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
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**
02C-02-5
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**
31A-11-4
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**
36-06-4
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.
24-05-4
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**
06-09-1
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**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers handle under grill in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line. Also, observed soiled floor inside Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
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-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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**
10-17-4
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**
10-20-4
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 scoop handle touching rice inside container in dry storage. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside Walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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**
02D-01-5
25
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
36-06-4
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**
36-34-5
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**
14-09-4
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**
10-20-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
22-16-4
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**
14-17-4
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**
36-27-5
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
23
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-17-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Advised cook line employee, she corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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**
08B-47-4
70
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on shelf inside kitchen. Employee removed them to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
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 inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fish plastic container stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemon plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside dessert prep area. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 90°F by steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container in dessert prep area. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patacon Restaurant 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patacon Restaurant 2 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patacon Restaurant 2?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Patacon Restaurant 2.
How does Patacon Restaurant 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Patacon Restaurant 2 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Patacon Restaurant 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Patacon Restaurant 2 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Patacon Restaurant 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Patacon Restaurant 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patacon Restaurant 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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