EL PATIO CAFE
3198 NW 71 ST, Miami FL 33147 · 305.305.8148
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed lice expired 10/01/2023
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef strips on top on unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Coached employees on proper separation storage. Employee removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw salmon inside reach in freezer unwholesome with dirty ice. Manager discarded during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside women bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at women bathroom, manager provided during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection, manager provided new cutting board during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine behind front counter. Employee removed, washed and stored inside metal container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box onions being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed and stored properly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Employee removed during inspection.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sugar on plastic container behind front counter not covered, employee covered product properly during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on top of unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper storage of product, employee removed and stored product properly. provided operator with hand out via email.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing front hose bibb next to customers bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee less than 32 hours, employee dated product properly during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled product properly during inspection.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women bathroom door left open.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed glass bottles, paper wraps around the parking area.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Observed on the back of property.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and washed tong and stored properly.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in preparation area.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's and ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos and beef tacos not date marked, as per employee more than 24 hours made, employee dated product properly during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area stained with water marks.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on top of steam table. Manager inverted plates during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at men's and ladies bathrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled behind front counter, also plastic container with rice located across from walk in cooler. Employee labeled product properly during inspection.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce located in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored with bags containing ice located in the chest freezer.
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 fish fillets stored above potato fries located in the 3 door reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: white rice,as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. (89F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Charismer S,Elena A,Cecilia, Keiling, Massiel, as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor, located by the ice machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed lice expired 10/01/2023
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at employee bathroom water at 80F
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed food handle on top rice inside container. Operator removed handle.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked ground. Beef, cooked chicken, cooked beans, cooked beef not covered inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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.