Patagonia Nahuen
12257 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335739
What drove the grade
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection7 high priority (4 fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 12 basic-44
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Observed equipment improperly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
More time given
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- First visitNov 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
22 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed reach in at front counter with ambient temp of 45°F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: chicken pie (46°F - Cold Holding); cheese and ham pie (46°F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (46°F - Cold Holding); ham sandwiches (46°F - Cold Holding)
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed reach in at front counter with ambient temp of 45°F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: chicken pie (46°F - Cold Holding); cheese and ham pie (46°F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (46°F - Cold Holding); ham sandwiches (46°F - Cold Holding)
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of onions.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed in cooler under meat slicer; raw chicken over beef.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
Observed employee return from restroom with no handwash when entering kitchen. Inspector spoke with employee in charge who spoke to employee about proper handwashing.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse container, skip sanitizer step.
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength.
Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm. Operator and inspector changed bucket and added bleach, final reading was 100 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed advisory not posted in establishment. Inspector had employees tape onto wall during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed interior of orange juice mschine soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed bucket stored in kitchen handsink.
Basic12
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed powdered sugar no label.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed in walk in cooler; bread on floor.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed drink on top of lowboy cooler. Employee removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed powdered sugar container with broken lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in chest freezer.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in at front counter with ambient temp of 45°F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: chicken pie (46°F - Cold Holding); cheese and ham pie (46°F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (46°F - Cold Holding); ham sandwiches (46°F - Cold Holding)
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed buckets stored on ice machine at front counter. Employee removed and placed onto segregated shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed to go boxes on floor in back of kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Observed missing at closet entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed water damage.Warning*
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed dust on vents in restroom.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed no printed copy on site.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 1, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Observed current plans not matching layout in establishment at time of inspection. Observed front counter added with coolers, observed mop sink moved to outside, observed new shelves added near ware wash area.
Administrative complaint
At the first visitFixed on the spot
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.
Follow-up, Jun 1, 2026More time given
Basic3
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed in back storage closet.
Follow-up, Jun 1, 2026More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed throughout kitchen.
Follow-up, Jun 1, 2026More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed in back storage closet.
Follow-up, Jun 1, 2026More time given
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.