PADRINO'S RESTAURANT

Name: PADRINO'S RESTAURANT
Address: 2500 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, HALLANDALE, FL, 33009-4834, US
Rating: 62

2500 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, HALLANDALE, FL 33009-4834

License #1611058

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

62 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 23, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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PADRINO'S RESTAURANT in HALLANDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 17 critical, 9 major, 23 minor.

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September 18, 2025

The latest inspection on September 23, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic oil being held on expo station at 70°F. Operator states less than 1 hour. Operator placed under heat to hot hold.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed chain not being used. Operator corrected.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance up the ice chute.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some over 30 days, no certification.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drinks from cup while making food in kitchen. Employee throws cup away during inspection.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer 0ppm. Manager remade to 200ppm.
[12A-05-4] Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee proceeded to handle a clean plate to fixed customers food without first removing gloves or washing hands after drinking from a cup. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures with manager. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef date exceeded 7 days. Dated 10-24. See stop Sale
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef date exceeded 7 days. Dated 10-24-23
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top in cook line- Cuban sandwich (42-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan with Cuban sandwiches overfilled . Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection.