El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood
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5416 S Sr 7 (us 441), Hollywood, FL 33314El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood has accumulated 153 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, hand washing violations, and food contact surface violations have been recurring findings across at least 8 inspections, indicating persistent systemic issues in staff training and operational hygiene. The facility received one disciplinary action with a $200 fine. Two fire safety violations were documented: a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone on January 29, 2025, and a missing extinguisher in January 2018. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 identified 27 violations including five high-priority violations for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, time as control, chemical storage, and employee health reporting, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025024915 | $200.00 | Jan 29, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood last inspected?
- El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood had?
- El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood find?
- El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood been fined?
- El Patio Colombian Restaurant in Hollywood has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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