Patagoniahope
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Patagoniahope, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Hialeah restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of hand soap inside handwashing sink in back prep area handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly at front prep area handwashing sink. Manager removed paper towels dispenser to be repaired or replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to front door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries presented at front counter without protection. Employee wrapped with plastic. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from coffee maker leading into hand wash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash dishes in hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed raw beef inside reduced oxygen packaged lacking product identification and date mark inside walk in cooler. Observed raw sausage inside reduced oxygen packaged lacking product identification and date marking inside deli display cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03G-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal beverage container in preparation table across from cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor below cook line at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor to the left of cook line in kitchen area. Observed case of oil stored on floor to the left of cook line on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in walk in cooler across to the left of pastry mixer in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in standing water across from dish machine in kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dish machine a missing ceiling tiles.
36-36-4
45
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor inside walk in freezer soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to main entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at counter tray of shelled eggs (64F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 3 hours. Chef placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw beef stored over container of carrots and lettuce.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef and shrimp at reach in freezer next to cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand sink as dump sink to dispose old sanitizer bucket into sink and refill.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed no date and time of preparation of the sausage and cheese at the deli counter display case. **Repeat Violation**
03G-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage spots throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior vent of reach in cooler exposed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen behind fixed equipment and furniture. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag raw onions stored on the floor at the entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in freezers in kitchen.
22-16-4
30
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution under preparation table at back preparation room. Manager labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at domestic fridge next to main entrance door.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food across from front preparation table. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at dry storage room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw short ribs in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (87F - Cold Holding) on preparation table across from stove in kitchen area. As per operator for less than one hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operator is not properly tracking the number of days time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method was maintained frozen in order to properly date mark the food when thawed and held at refrigerated temperatures again. Observed no date and time markings for reduced oxygen packaged meats at deli counter.
03G-52-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for all breakfast egg items and grilled steak items that can be ordered to cooking temperature choice. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of bread crumbs in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of spinach stored on floor next to three compartment sink. Operator moved container to walk in cooler and stored properly. Also observed raw onions stored at kitchen entrance. Also observed oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Also observed bag of salt stored on the floor at preparation table in kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in standing reach in freezer across from dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed multiple knives stored in soiled bin at prep table in kitchen area.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
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 missing date marking for Pastafrola con membrillo at front counter. As per operator pies were made on 02/05. Operator date marked the items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on the floor next to dishwashing machine in kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of spinach (frozen) thawing at ambient temperature next to three compartment sink. Operator moved container to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator diluted solution. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bread crumbs not labeled in dry storage.
02D-01-5
32
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese empanadas (53F - Cold Holding) in display case at front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at handwashing sink attached to three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for all breakfast egg items and grilled steak items that can be ordered to cooking temperature choice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided a roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed no date and time of preparation of the sausage and cheese at the deli counter display case. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of rice on bottom shelf at preparation table across from the stove. Operator discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles to reach in cooler across from stove soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage spots throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of microwave detached. Also observed exterior vent of reach in cooler exposed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at dry storage area in kitchen area across from storage. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions stored on the floor at the entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed white microwave on top shelf of preparation table soiled with large accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to back exit door in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
30
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation table next to 3 compartment sink, manager removed and washed properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic wraps inside handwashing in preparation area. Manager removed and cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to front door.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda bottle inside reach in cooler in preparation area. Manager removed soda bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and flour not labeled in dry storage area, manager labeled product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
25
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above milk located in the walk-in cooler,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing unit reach in freezer by the mixer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/ Expired 6-14-23
53A-03-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 35B-01-4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed in the prep area, by 3 compartment sink entrance to kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. : Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, Observed unsealed concrete on floor at preparation and ware washing areas .
36-02-5
78
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing reach in freezer by the mixers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Apr 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in brown sugar container. Employee removed during inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar and flour containers.
08B-47-4
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 in flour container. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded cheese (frozen) in preparation table.
06-01-5
50
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet pastries stored in shopping bag located in the reach in freezer,front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above soups located in the reach in freezer,front counter. Observed raw beef stored above sandwiches located in the front walk-in cooler .
08A-02-6
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 chicken breast stored above raw beef ribs located in the reach in freezer by the ovens. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler,back unit; mixed vegetables (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F - Cold Holding); as per operator from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler,back unit; mixed vegetables (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F - Cold Holding); as per operator from yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed mold like substance in interior of dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing unit by the ovens. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind fryers.
36-27-5
35
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patagoniahope last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patagoniahope on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patagoniahope?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Patagoniahope.
How does Patagoniahope compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Patagoniahope most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Patagoniahope's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Patagoniahope have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Patagoniahope 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 Patagoniahope inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patagoniahope is inspected around four times per year on average.
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