EL PATIO LIVE
1675 W 49 ST 1574, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786-558-5535
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 10 small flying insects on preparation area by walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed soiled knifes at kitchen on magnetic knife holder, and knifes not cleaned between uses.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall front of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handles.
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed soiled knifes at kitchen on magnetic knife holder, and knifes not cleaned between uses.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed ready to eat food above raw beef.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over container with raw fish. Operator placed raw chicken container on bottom shelf under raw fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steamer mashed potatoes (106F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (116F - Hot Holding) According to cook prepared 3 hours ago, placed on steamer. Cook placed food containers on stove to reheat. Second temperature 35 minutes after mashed potatoes (176F - Hot Holding); cooked shredded beef (172F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink prep area used as dump sink. Food residue inside.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water available.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 77F ran water for 2 minutes.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked 2 different Hans wash sinks water 77F. No hot water.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall front of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handles.
No hot running water at mop sink. Ran water for 2 minutes water 77F
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at a hand sink at prep area by cook line.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in door to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); malanga cream (51F - Cold Holding), labeled 08/25/2025 according to cook placed the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (50F - Cold Holding); malanga cream (51F - Cold Holding), labeled 08/25/2025 according to cook placed the night before.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and plates no inverted. Operator inverted pots and plates.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food, no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in door to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onions stored on the floor. Employee stored onions six inches above the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen knife's between prep tables. Cook removed knives.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen knife's between.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning clothes on top of prep tables at kitchen.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed red snapper fillets at 41F on prep table at kitchen reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded fish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels stored on hand wash sink ware washing area. Employee removed towels from inside hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense flour.
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 red snapper fillets at 41F on prep table at kitchen reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded fish.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 105 seats.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in column by walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop handle touching the rice inside rice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, containers with Cooked chicken, raw fish, raw pork not covered. Employee covered food containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal phone stored at hand wash sink next to three compartments sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside bean container. Operator removed the bowl from container.
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 at prep table at kitchen raw frozen tuna ROP packaged with temperature 34F. Employee open tuna packages.
Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed lockers located at preparation area.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 105 seats.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap beneath at exterior door.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container with beans stored on floor. Operator stored on a shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between equipment. Operator removed knifes.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water 90F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Operator moved to three compartment sink to thaw product in running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); burrata (49F - Cold Holding) According to manager was out For 30 minutes. Food items were moved to a reach in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at prep area.
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. Observed Cook - chill for lamb shanks, ROP packaged, cooled and then reheated before serving.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups no handles inside beans and rice Manager discarded cups.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen. Employees put hair nets on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying containers at racks.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop buried in sugar. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers no labeled with names.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area next to steam table. Manager replaced water with clean water and began heating water to 135 or above.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 10 small flying insects on preparation area by walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, then returned to station and began preparing food with out washing hands then putting on gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (62F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler in front of oven At kitchen. According to manager items were placed in reach in cooler two hours prior. Employee moved all food containers to walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed on quaternary test strips no color chart available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for temperature dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine at bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without scoop inside container of condensed milk.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored on stove handle at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water on preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with out hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying shelves at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler containing drinks at kitchen in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at front kitchen area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 63 seats with about 96 seats.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching rice in rice bucket at rear of kitchen. Manager removed and placed item on holster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at ware-washing area and kitchen area and restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled at frying station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flower containers not labeled with common name.
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.