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PATAGONIA BISTRO CAFE INC

3400 LAKESIDE DR STE-101, Miramar FL 33027 · 954.441.0448

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1616701
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster emailed to Operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015035699Jul 24, 2015Dec 2, 2015$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket inside front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed carton of shortening stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice inside walk in freezer, around freezer door and on floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed no lighting inside walk in freezer.
Basic/38-04-4
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Continental Reach in freezer- portioned raw steak over precooked pork, and precooked bacon. Employee placed portioned raw steak in a separate container
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 3 broken shell eggs. Per Employee eggs on container less than one hour. Employee removed from shell.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink, cold water faucet, not providing water. Second hand wash sink available.
Basic/29-08-4
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Poster emailed to Operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter, next to flip top-two soiled container of food and one spoon, employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sweet and sour sauce in plastic containers, employee labeled.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Frigidaire-white-Reach in Freezer- bottom shelf soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small bottle containing cooking oil, by hand wash sink, front counter. Manager labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing sandwiches in front counter. Manager provided hair net.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on door inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado in same container of cut tomatoes. Employee removed avocado to be wash and discarded slice of tomato.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer- raw snapper in a bag, over frozen peas and carrots. Operator removed fish and stored properly on RIF.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metallic prep table, in rear kitchen, employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwiches without hair restraint. Operator provided.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth next to hand wash sink in front counter. Employee placed on sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/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.