Padrino's Cuban Restaurant

1039 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Padrino's Cuban Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food (baking powder” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Padrino's Cuban Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Plantation average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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**

08A-11-5

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

01B-02-5

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

03D-02-5

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**

22-41-4

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.

03D-15-4

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

02D-01-5

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

12A-13-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

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

21-12-4

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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**

08A-04-5

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.

01B-14-4

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

41-17-4

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

21-38-4

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**

10-17-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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

42-01-4

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**

02D-01-5

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

03A-02-5

Mar 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

31B-02-4

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

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Padrino's Cuban Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Padrino's Cuban Restaurant on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Padrino's Cuban Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food (baking powder” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Padrino's Cuban Restaurant.

How does Padrino's Cuban Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Padrino's Cuban Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Padrino's Cuban Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Padrino's Cuban Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Padrino's Cuban Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Padrino's Cuban Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Padrino's Cuban Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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