There is no reason for a temporary patch to be that shitty. It literally looks like a child who's only experience is tonka toys made it. No other jurisdiction would ever let that stand, particularly coming into winter months.

Here's an example of a patch that the inspector makes the contractor fix in PG County (the excavator operator broke some pavement outside of the cut near the flagger is in the photo)

In my experience working with Baltimore City DPW/DOT employees, the culture is 'avoid work at all costs'. If a contractor or utility company pushes back on something in the slightest, the city will always keep their head down and allow it.