PATAGONIA NAHUEN CAFE
3802 S OCEAN DR, Hollywood FL 33019 · 7865534187
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 77F sitting out at room temperature at flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator placed in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024030252 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat deserts. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, cleaning products in spray bottles not labeled.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat deli meats in three door stainless cooler. Operator properly separated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top,cooler; individual butters (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill. Observed food overfilled in unit. Food not prepared or portioned today
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored scoop
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket chlorine 0ppm. Operator added chlorine. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -cook line-raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding), observed eggs, next to oven, per employee eggs held less than two hours, operator removed and placed inside walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of sink. Front counter-employee removed.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display case; deli meats (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items cold holding less than four hours. Operator items in freezer to quick chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at flip top in kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided hand out. Operator filled out on site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Styrofoam containers in kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee bathroom. Operator provided
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cheese inside reach in cooler in storage room. Operator discarded at will..
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sandwiches in front counter display case using Time as a public heath control without written plan. Emailed form to operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Ceiling tile soiled above reach in cooler in storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag stored over drinks in storage room. Operator moved lunch bag.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 Foodborne illnesses with operator and provided poster.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated operator on time as a public health control procedures. Emailed procedures to operator.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer not measuring proper temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown pink solution stored on cart at front counter. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of white mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 1) Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed scoop handle I contact with fries inside cook line drawer cooler. Operator properly stored.
Apr 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handle clean plate without washing hands
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 77F sitting out at room temperature at flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature for less than one hour. Operator placed in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter patties (77F - Cold Holding) on cutting board at flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding chicken empanadas(125F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (125F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator increased temperature of holding unit.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink at front counter
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping sanitizer bucket in hand sink at front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing a hat with long hair exposed in back.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at front counter. Operator removed.
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 of scoop in contact with French fries at drawers below flat top.
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