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CAFE PAISANO

182 W SR 434 #1000, Longwood FL 32750 · 407.767.0011

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904664
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); - tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); - cooked ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); - cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Operator states less than 4 hours. Exterior doors opened and walk in cooler doors opened for extended amount of time during delivery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffles
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on dish tray
Basic/16-15-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - dish washer
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary >500ppm). Employee made new solution. Final reading 300ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler doors
Basic/23-24-4
Sep 10, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - storing bread in Togo grocery bags in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - observed cooked chicken wings bagged and stored in large 5 gal bucket. Chef moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent over cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ladles stored on wall next to trash can at cooks line
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on spare prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.