Padrino's Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Padrino's Cuban Cuisine nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
That's lower than the typical Dania Beach restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray stored over clean plates in kitchen. Operator moved to office **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new hire started working today without reading and signing reporting agreement form. Advised operator , employee reporting agreement is part of the hiring package unless employee already has an approved food handlers certificate. Operator read and signed agreement form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee guava passion fruit drink over broccoli in reach in cooler in cook line. Manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster
51-13-4
70
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 3 door freezer- raw chicken parts on black grocery bag, Employee removed and placed on food grade ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area- bucket and spray bottles inside sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line- two cutting boards- sandwich and prep station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook line employee wearing a bracelet, after manager instructed, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Dishwasher area. Employee cleaned and dried floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area, several broken tiles, holding water.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine in rear kitchen, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under dishwasher machine, Employee fixed drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line prep table, employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
52
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, black beans (48F - Cooling) in water bath. Per employee prepared night before and placed in cooler. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler container of prepared steaks above packages of raw pork. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, black beans (48F - Cooling) in water bath. Per employee prepared night before and placed in cooler.
01B-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee on cook line using soiled dry wiping cloth to wipe down cutting board. Employee discarded cloth and replaced with clean. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks along back wall near storage racks not secured.
51-11-4
58
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook line employees changing gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures for gloves and handwashing with manager and she relayed to line employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cook line handled raw chicken and continued to work without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures for gloves and handwashing with manager and she relayed to line employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table by cook line, ropa viejos 125F @ 12:25pm (cooling 30 minutes) to 104F @ 1:05pm. Food will not reach 70F within 2 hour limit. Food split to smaller containers and bagged ice added to each to rapid continue chilling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Container holding ice scoop has mold like buildup around edges. Manager removed scoop and replaced container with clean one. 2) Interior of microwave on cook line. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in containers of flour in back storage shelves. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef mix and black beans at proper temperature and uncovered. Manager covered both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Padrino's Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Padrino's Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Padrino's 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.
How often is Padrino's Cuban Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Padrino's Cuban Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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