El Patio Cafe
3198 NW 71 St, Miami, FL 33147 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318443
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed dry towel inside handwashing sink behind front counter.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled across 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee Persephone on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.