Padron Rapid Food

174 Nw 79 St, Miami, FL 33150
American
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Padron Rapid Food appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach container inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Observed to go containers not inverted next to service station.manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor next to reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor. Next to handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on the floor next to reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Padron Rapid Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Padron Rapid Food on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Padron Rapid Food?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Padron Rapid Food.

How does Padron Rapid Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Padron Rapid Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Padron Rapid Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Padron Rapid Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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