EL PARAISO
14670 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Dover FL 33527 · 813-764-6418
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed large propane tank not mounted to trailer. Explained tank needs to be on unit or mounted
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed large propane tank not mounted to trailer. Explained tank needs to be on unit or mounted
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Pry three compartment sink
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing food manager name and certificate umber on certificates
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8913 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags holding raw meats, masa dough, and cut onion and jalepenos
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee answer phone then rinsed hands and then started making order without changing gloves
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on make table. Employee removed
Hotel and Restaurant current license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal with old commissary address.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 8913 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 8913 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operating at 5118 Dr MLK BLVD plant city. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection to propane tanks Priority: Basic
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed counter attached to mobile unit. Tires removed from unit as well. Hood exhaust locked in to wood frame Priority: Basic
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8913 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes in sink
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in refrigerator
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