El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood
Last inspected:
201 N 21 Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood has accumulated 138 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. The facility faced two disciplinary actions totaling $580 in fines, with the largest penalty at $300. Most violations involved clean multi-use utensils, outer openings protection, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show improved compliance, with no violations exceeding one or two per visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.3
violations / inspection
5.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $580.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021005797 | $300.00 | Dec 28, 2020 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2018043883 | $280.00 | Aug 2, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections17 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood last inspected?
- El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood had?
- El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood find?
- El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $580.00 in fines.
- How much has El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood been fined?
- El Patio Del Chef in Hollywood has been fined a total of $580.00 across 2 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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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