PATACON RESTAURANT 2
7902 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33166 · 305-591-8866
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs in kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler.
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2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019031969 | May 16, 2019 | Mar 12, 2020 | $640 |
| 1--2015012998 | Feb 10, 2015 | Apr 16, 2015 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with beef not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor under steam table at kitchen. Observed can of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container with shrimp not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef stored inside a plastic container thawing no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled the kitchen and dishwashing area.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
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
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cut potatoes, boxes of Swai fillets on the walk in freezer floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed pans hole on wall next to the ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the drink station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen, storage area soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor. Observed tomatoes box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers gaskets soiled under cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in dry storage.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and then picking up clean plates without washing hands. Employee was trained on proper hand washing techniques.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs in kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork container stored on kitchen floor. Also, observed food containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside drinks prep area. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator stored chicken inside Walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container inside drink prep area.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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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.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers handle under grill in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line. Also, observed soiled floor inside Walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed beef, and onion containers stored on Walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside Walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
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.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed plastic containers blocking exit back door.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks by steam table at kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by steam table at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obseved at walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can in front of exit door.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper over cooked shredded chicken at walk in freezer. Manager relocated products.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves. Advise employee to removed gloves and wash hands and put new gloves when doing different tasks.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef (51F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding) and lentil soup (50F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (51F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding) and lentil soup (50F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day. Observed pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation table by kitchen. As per manager for less than 4 hours, advice manager to placed items at walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded chicken, cooked shredded beef, yellow rice and lentil soup not date marked. As per manager for more than 24 hours.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks by steam table at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at kitchen engaging with food with no hair restraint.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of potatoes stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Manager removed it from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by steam table at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Beef thawing in a bucket with water. Instructed employee on proper method.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Obseved at walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can in front of exit door.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating cookies on cooking line. Advised employee, she corrected it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Advised cook line employee, she corrected it.
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
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.