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PADRINO'S CUBAN CUISINE

1135 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3425615
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8671620
DBPR license1624048

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-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. Cook handled raw chorizo then handled clean ice scoop to scoop ice without removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands/changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw Flounder in ceviche. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by large black containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Triple door freezer – prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.