Padrino's Cuban Restaurant
1135 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 4 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 4 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
- Last inspected Sep 4, 2026: failed with 5 violations, 2 critical.
- 8 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Failed Sep 4
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Critical Approved source
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Minor Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
- Passed Mar 5
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
- Minor Approved source
- Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
- 2025
- Passed Oct 29
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Passed Mar 19
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Critical Approved source
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
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