How many health inspections has PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA had?

PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA ever been shut down?

No, PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA?

The most frequently cited violations at PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA

20455 STATE RD 7, Boca Raton, FL 33498

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PADRINO'S REST BOCA INC · License: SEA6011317

PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA in Boca Raton, FL has 22 inspections on record with 93 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

93Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 6, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

Aug 16, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 18, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA had?: PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA ever been shut down?: No, PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA?: The most frequently cited violations at PADRINO'S RESTAURANT BOCA are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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