PAPA GINO'S RESTAURANT
2608 N OCEAN BLVD STE 8, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954.785.7700
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Operator renewed during inspection 237427572
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018021952 | Mar 26, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Exterior of microwave soiled with rust that has pitted the surface. Microwave in kitchen has rusted exterior.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster up to manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 Operator renewed license during inspection 257030323
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink by dish machine area.
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
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.
Food stored on floor. In prep area, fryer oil stored on floor.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by dish machine, no paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by dis( machine, no soap
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket used to dispense ice from ice machine
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine, ice scoop stored in soiled area on top of ice machine.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over pizza dough. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, sausage not covered. Operator covered
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At prep station in kitchen, Togo bags used to store cooked pasta.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Operator renewed during inspection 237427572
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in prep area, no paper towels Operator supplied
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep station, bowl used to dispense soup. Operator removed.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
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
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. 'Gauges not working
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.