PATAGONIA NAHUEN
12257 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33156 · 786-553-4187
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector printed for operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans not matching layout in establishment at time of inspection. Inspector provided handout for operator to draw out and submit new plans.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jun 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans not matching layout in establishment at time of inspection. Inspector provided handout for operator to draw out and submit new plans.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with just water at front counter kitchen sink. Inspector stepped in and had employee wash hands with soap and water.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals on same rack as oil and single service items. Operator corrected during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under triple sink.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector printed for operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers in hand sink in kitchen. Items were removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Observed at front counter. Chef brought paper towels to front counter hand sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans not matching layout in establishment at time of inspection. Inspector provided handout for operator to draw out and submit new plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Observed at front counter. Chef brought soap over to front counter hand sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sandwiches at front counter under time; no written plan. Inspector provided form to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in establishment, meats offered undercooked. Inspector printed advisory for operator.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back storage closet.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in back of kitchen. As per operator, shelves were ordered.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector printed for operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. Observed at front counter. Observed in restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in bucket; not in use.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no kit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen; several holes in tiles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back exit.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in back of kitchen; holes in wall.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink next to reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over oven at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet on prep table. Employee removed the item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at prep area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded solution and added new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (126 F - Hot Holding); rice with beans (66 F - Hot Holding) at steam table and at stove. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the rice with beans to the oven to be reheating.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with holes at kitchen area,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPhone on the top of reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under hand wash sink located next to reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in cooler.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles with holes throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate20 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (62F - Cooling); lentils (60F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager from previous day.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in a thank you bag. Operator removed to a container.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over bread and tostones. Operator removed the raw chicken to another freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked black beans at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (62F - Cooling); lentils (60F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Operator removed to reheat product.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine +200ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator brought paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought soap to the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork with no date marking at walk in cooler. As per operator from 2 days ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside cut tomatoes. Operator removed and discarded.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles with holes throughout the 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 mahi mahi wear label inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the individual package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor. Operator relocated product.
Food stored under chlorine,chemicals and degreaser across from dishwasher machine. Operator relocated products.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole behind dishwasher machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the sugar. Operator removed handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink not connected to the waste water pipe.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service not inverted. Operator rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed above dishwasher machine.
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose bib next to the kitchen hand wash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans not inverted or protected. The operator inverted the pans
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the grease receptacle on soil
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sauce squeeze bottles of the kitchen without name lable
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