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ASADOR PATAGONIA

675 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.651.9477

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats174
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021146
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At liquor/ alcohol storage room in dry storage/ kitchen area - approximately 30 rodent dropping on shelves containing bottles of alcohol and bottles of drink mix. Operator cleaned and removed.
High priority/35A-04-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025065471Sep 2, 2025Oct 27, 2025$400
2--2020057604Oct 22, 2020Feb 5, 2021$200
2--2016011970Feb 24, 2016Apr 14, 2016$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. See stop sale. At cook line low boy, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top and low boy, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (48F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit from previous day, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. See stop sale. At cook line low boy, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-2/Repeat Violation
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At expo counter, ice scoop handle in ice. Operator corrected.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils in standing water 117F. Operator removed utensils.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator removed shrimp.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler cooked picked beef tongue not used within 7 days - food date marked 08/22- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-28-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At reach in cooler - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label to remove from packaging before thaw not removed - see stop sale
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler container of milk opened Sunday 11/02/25 not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. At walk in cooler - pickled beef tongue dated 08/22/25- as per operator establishment is addicting vinegar and oil to preserve the product for 6 months- without any process waiver.
Intermediate/03G-42-2/Warning
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. No approved Haccp plan for picked beef tongue prepard for preservation- as per operator food is preserve for up to 6 months.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
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. At reach in cooler - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label to remove from packaging before thaw not removed - see stop sale
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
High priority/03D-01-5
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of mixed fruit - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At liquor/ alcohol storage room in dry storage/ kitchen area - approximately 30 rodent dropping on shelves containing bottles of alcohol and bottles of drink mix. Operator cleaned and removed.
High priority/35A-04-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at outside bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- empanadas prepared on Sunday not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on floor in dry storage closet in kitchen area. Approximately 1 dead roach in dishwashing/ prep/ kitchen area underneath three compartment sink on floor. Approximately 4 dead roaches in Air conditioning room closet in dinning room area. Approximately 2 dead roaches at serve station area underneath singled service and food storage counters on floor. Operator removed all dead roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- dented can of fruit - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At flip top cooler at cook line- raw shell eggs stored cracked stored other egg- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line counter- Raw shell eggs 73F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for45 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-03-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At flip top cooler at cook line- Alfredo sauce prepared Sunday - not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Dead roaches on premises. At dinning room in the Air conditioning room - approximately 5 dead roaches on floor- operator cleaned, removed and sanitized area. At bar area- approximately 1 dead roach on floor underneath bar counter- operator cleaned, removed and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At cookline reach in cooler- salmon bearing label to remove from packaging before thaw not removed- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- cooked empanadas made 3 days ago not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. At cookline reach in cooler- salmon bearing label to remove from packaging before thaw not removed- see stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartments sink - squid defrosting in standing water- operator placed under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelf - bug spray stored over containers of salt- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station- green chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef stored over container of butter- operator moved to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by dishmachine area- metal scrub inside sink- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler cooked beef made Sunday 04/21/2024- not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area- green chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area - approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. At bar area - small single services straws stored on bar counter- operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailed big 6 poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler by cookline- gallon of milk opened Saturday not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar- plastic container inside handwash sink- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in co9sr by cookline- cooked pasta made Sunday not date marked- operator date matked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee water bottle on prep counter- employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor at second walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored- to-go containers stored on floor- operator moved off floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.