Padrinos Cuban Cuisine

116 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02121
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Padrinos Cuban Cuisine is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from May 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

“Food temperature measuring devices” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at either hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspeciton. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths being left pout on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan cover of the Beverage Air cooler visibly soiled and with a dust like debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tasg with a past expiration date from April 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
61
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the hand sink there was no hand sink located in the front food service area. Provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were only 2 drain plugs. Address and provide all 3 drain plugs.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was a home style hand sink in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an NSF 7 approved hand sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Padrinos Cuban Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Padrinos Cuban Cuisine on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Padrinos Cuban Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food temperature measuring devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Padrinos Cuban Cuisine.

How does Padrinos Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Padrinos Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Padrinos Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Padrinos Cuban Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Padrinos Cuban Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.