PATAGONIA NAHUEN
16850 COLLINS AVE 113A, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 786-683-6670
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching prepping and plating prepared sandwiches with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of various prepared sandwiches.
Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F ham and cheese sandwich (61F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwiches (59F - Cold Holding) All foods were located on front counter and per manager had only been out for about 30 mins.
Observed plastic container and knife stored in Handwash sink behind front counter. Advised all sinks must be accessible for employee use at all times.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in warewash/ kitchen area.
Observed case of bread stored on floor.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed Employee come into kitchen and began working without washing hands first. Advised manager that all food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink in kitchen/warewash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to cleaning chemicals being stored inside. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen/ ware wash area.
Observed Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Advised manager that Food employees shall only clean their hands in an approved handwashing sink.
Observed Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided and shut off at employee handwash sink behind front counter. Advised manager and he turned on water.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and fryer in kitchen area. Chef removed.
Observed Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen area.
Observed cases of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored over fries in reach in freezer. Advised manager and he rearranged. Provided food storage flyer to operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged. Provided food storage flyer to operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table behind front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored directly on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved to shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed.
Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges and stored in card board box they were delivered in and transferred to juicer when needed. Advised manager who then removed to wash and place in plastic container.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table in kitchen area. Chef moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager added.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In-use knife stored in cracks between wall and prep table.
Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation for juice. Oranges are stored in box they were delivered in.
Water leaking from water heater.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Located behind front counter. Manager rearranged.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs were stored on prep table in front on stove. Manager moved to reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed an emailed to operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed all employees trained through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association however management was unable to provide original certificate for employees. All were presented from cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Lights in food preparation, and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of container of sliced ham and sliced cheese.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 2 employees enter kitchen, placing on gloves and begin working prepping food and cooking without washing hands first. Advised manager and he instructed employees to wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of container of sliced ham and sliced cheese.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed can of cooling burn spray located on shelf next to takeout containers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Jul 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.