Papa Gino's Restaurant
2608 N Ocean Blvd Ste 8, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · Permanent Food Service · License 1610892
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Nov 5 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed same at callback inspection , freezer has ice buildup.
More time given
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee used cellphone, then returned to kneading pizza dough without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer reading 147°F in dish machine after 3 attempts. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink and discontinue use of dish machine until repaired.
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Mop bucket with mop stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen. Mop bucket was removed from in front of handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee , Donald Kelly, without proof of employee training.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Ice crystals dripping on closed boxes of food.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of black microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.