Plantation, Broward County

PADRINO'S CUBAN RESTAURANT

1039 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 20, 2026
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-02-4

Detail 24205718

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled dishes and then without washing their hands served food to customers. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24205715

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on the menu that is not identified as a raw item. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24205716

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the dishwashing area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24205719

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers in dishwashing area with signs of wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24205717

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 2 coolers on the cook line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-37-4

Detail 24257981

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the dishwashing area. Operator shorted hose so it is no longer lower than flood rim. Corrected On-Site

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23837825

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

Detail 23837826

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

Detail 23837828

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

Detail 23837829

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03D-15-4

Detail 23837827

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.

02D-01-5

Detail 23837830

Basic - Working containers of food (baking powder,flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 23490242

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.

14-69-4

Detail 23490241

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

21-12-4

Detail 23490243

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 23247370

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

Detail 23247372

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

Detail 23247369

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing stations.

10-17-4

Detail 23247371

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

Detail 23247375

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

Detail 23247374

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23247376

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23247373

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

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 22706114

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

Detail 22706115

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22476295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 45°F Shrimp 45°F

Mar 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 21854356

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout.

51-13-4

Detail 21854355

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A poster has been given to the operator.