PADRINO'S CUBAN CUISINE
1135 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
License #1624048
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Failing Health Score
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PADRINO'S CUBAN CUISINE in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 13 critical, 5 major, 21 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 4, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the walk in cooler, black beans (49F - Cooling). The black beans were prepared last night and stored in the walk in cooler overnight. The beans were not prepped or portioned today. The beans were discarded. See stop sale.
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the walk in cooler, black beans (49F - Cooling). The black beans were prepared last night and stored in the walk in cooler overnight. The beans were not prepped or portioned today. The beans were discarded. See stop sale
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the cook line flip top cooler handle
- [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen, some areas missing the grout between tiles.
- [38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the dish area
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