Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale
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1135 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 140 violations—an average of 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent issue, with employee health policy and reporting violations cited in at least 6 inspections, and shell stock handling violations appearing in multiple recent inspections. Management awareness and approved food source violations have also recurred across the record. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented in 2016 involving disrepair of electrical wiring. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified 15 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, hand/arm washing, and employee health reporting, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020005498 | $200.00 | Jan 15, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Samba House Restaurant (2016).
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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).
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