Papa Gino's Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Papa Gino's Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Papa Gino's Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen . Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee, with no food handler certification, working for almost a year, Malcolm Mcloud.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device or heat strips to check temperature of dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster up to manager.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black, mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in pan of lentil soup in flip top cooler. Manager removed cup from soup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust in kitchen, near to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not inverted in cutlery rack on front counter. Employee inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior of microwave soiled with rust that has pitted the surface. Microwave in kitchen has rusted exterior.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1). Box of peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee placed box on shelf. 2). Gallon of olive oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Manager placed oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
50
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 Operator renewed license during inspection 257030323 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink by dish machine area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by back door soiled with green/ black mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in prep area and cook line soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep area, fryer oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
67
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by dish machine, no paper towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by dis( machine, no soap
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket used to dispense ice from ice machine
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled area on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by back door soiled under lid with mold like substance
22-20-5
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At prep station in kitchen, Togo bags used to store cooked pasta. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Operator renewed during inspection 237427572 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in prep area, no paper towels Operator supplied **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep station, bowl used to dispense soup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
64
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at prep room hand wash sink Chef filled paper towels dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in prep room
27-16-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. 'Gauges not working
16-38-5
78
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Gino's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Gino's Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Gino's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Papa Gino's Restaurant.
How does Papa Gino's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Papa Gino's Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Papa Gino's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa Gino's Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa Gino's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Papa Gino's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Gino's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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