Patagonia Nahuen Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Patagonia Nahuen Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Patagonia Nahuen Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cheese inside reach in cooler in storage room. Operator discarded at will.. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile soiled above reach in cooler in storage room.
36-34-5
50
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer not measuring proper temperature.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown pink solution stored on cart at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
50
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - 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
12A-27-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink at front counter
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping sanitizer bucket in hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - 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
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing a hat with long hair exposed in back.
13-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - 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.
10-01-5
26
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, flat of raw shell eggs above container cut lettuce. Manager inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left front counter for water and returned to working without washing hands and changing gloves. Priority: High Priority
12A-09-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cutting board at kitchen fliptop, individual butters (68F - Cold Holding). Per manager out of cooler 2 hrs. Manager placed back in cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Bulletin provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 10ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-07-4
Basic - Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges in case for fresh orange juice not washed before use. Reviewed with manager need to wash all produce before use. Oranges removed to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
08B-39-4
43
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lower fliptop cooler, flat of eggs over package of tortillas and container cut lettuce. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Avantco cooler in storage area, container of raw chicken above flats of raw shell eggs. Employee moved eggs and placed chicken on bottom shelf adjacent to them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen HOT BOX - assorted empanadas (106-115F - Hot Holding). Temperature of unit set at 115F. Employee reheated empanadas in oven and increased unit temperature to 175F to properly hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink. Employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by kitchen door. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer present - broken, not reading any temperatures.
05-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in kitchen around 3 compartment sink.
36-64-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing watch and bracelet. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patagonia Nahuen Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patagonia Nahuen Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patagonia Nahuen Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Patagonia Nahuen Cafe.
How does Patagonia Nahuen Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Patagonia Nahuen Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Patagonia Nahuen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Patagonia Nahuen Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Patagonia Nahuen Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Patagonia Nahuen Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patagonia Nahuen Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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