Padrino's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Padrino's Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Hallandale Beach average 80, so Padrino's Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed operator using raw grouper for ceviche. Unable to provide parasite destruction certification from provider. Provider complied before the inspection was complete. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar gun st server station with build up. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Grill brush stored directly on the floor. Operator provided a bucket to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Front kitchen. 2. Men's rest room.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from working with raw chicken to cooked rice without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above containers of raw fish and raw Pork in Atosa 4 Drawers under grill and Flat Top. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Cooked Pork (61F Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (60F Cold Holding); Premade Cuban Sandwiches (62F) Cold Holding) Salsa (61F Cold Holding) / Lower reach in- ; Cooked Pork (62F - Cold Holding). per chef food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Chef add ice to quick chill and moved some of the items back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken (150-155F - Cooking) Temperature taking right when removed from grill. Chef placed back on grill and cooked to 168F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Vegetables slicer surface soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
50
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above box of fries in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw fish in 4 drawers cooler in cook line. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling Vents on top of Ice machine soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed fish in 4 drawers cooler in cool line. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw chicken to Cooked chicken and cooked rice and reached out for a clean plate without washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Ground Beef (41F). Date marked 10-27. See stop sale
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed fish still in ROP bag. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
50
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handle raw chicken and raw beef and failed to wash hands before scooping white rice with a bowl without handle to serve customer meal. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hand correctly. Manager removed plates that employee touched. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and hat reached out for a clean plate to serve customer meal without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- ); Cooked chicken (100-110F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 Ceiling tiles in back of the house damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish stored in 4 drawers reach in under grill. Manager removed from bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
50
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee proceeded to handle a clean plate to fixed customer's food without first removing gloves or washing hands after drinking from a cup. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures with manager. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef date exceeded 7 days. Dated 10-24. See stop Sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef date exceeded 7 days. Dated 10-24-23
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top in cook line- Cuban sandwich (42-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan with Cuban sandwiches overfilled . Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drinks from cup while making food in kitchen. Employee throws cup away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer 0ppm. Manager remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
35
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Cooked pork (54-56F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (57F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared today. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw beef stored above container of cooked pork in reach in across from stove. 2) Container of raw chicken stored above container of pork in walk in cooler. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler. Manager replaced
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Tray of raw chicken stored above case of mixed vegetables in walk in freezer 2) Container of raw chicken stored behind container of peas in flip top across from stove. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back of kitchen by exit door.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door behind kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 98F.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Padrino's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Padrino's Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Padrino's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Padrino's Restaurant.
How does Padrino's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Padrino's Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Padrino's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Padrino's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Padrino's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Padrino's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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