PADRINO'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
1039 South University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10866563
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food (baking powder,flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (47-50F - Cooling) in deep covered pans. Per Operator held walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 Ppm at dishwasher at bar. Sanitizer was empty. Operator replaced rechecked 0 Ppm. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over beer kegs. Operator stored eggs on different shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice (47-50F - Cooling) in deep covered pans.
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10697086
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched dirty dishes then removed clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Inspection Date: 10/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775138
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knife stored between steam table and refrigerator. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -Observed 2 cracks eggs stored in carton at walk in cooler. Operator discarded cracks eggs.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing stations.
Inspection Date: 3/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562724
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not marked as raw on menu.
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374328
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 45°F Shrimp 45°F