PAPA GINO'S RESTAURANT

Name: PAPA GINO'S RESTAURANT
Address: 2608 N OCEAN BLVD STE 8, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33062, US
Rating: 56.3

2608 N OCEAN BLVD STE 8, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062

License #1610892

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

56.3 Grade F / 100

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October 28, 2026 · 7 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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PAPA GINO'S RESTAURANT in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 6 critical, 12 major, 19 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Ice crystals dripping on closed boxes of food.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket with mop stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen. Mop bucket was removed from in front of handwashing sink.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of black microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cellphone, then returned to kneading pizza dough without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee , Donald Kelly, without proof of employee training.
[22-57-6] Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer reading 147 F in dish machine after 3 attempts. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink and discontinue use of dish machine until repaired.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black, mold like substance.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in pan of lentil soup in flip top cooler. Manager removed cup from soup.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust in kitchen, near to dish machine.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not inverted in cutlery rack on front counter. Employee inverted utensils.
[14-17-4] Exterior of microwave soiled with rust that has pitted the surface. Microwave in kitchen has rusted exterior.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1). Box of peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee placed box on shelf. 2). Gallon of olive oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Manager placed oil on shelf.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster up to manager.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device or heat strips to check temperature of dish machine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen . Manager provided paper towels.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee, with no food handler certification, working for almost a year, Malcolm Mcloud.