LA PATA GORDA
232 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (5)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef adjusted thermostat and reheated the tamales. Tamales at steamer at 120°F.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef adjusted thermostat and reheated the tamales. Tamales at steamer at 120°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12B-01-4
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee requested.
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee requested. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic
- 16-33-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front bar.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front bar.
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.