EL PARAISO CAFE
4112 E 7AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 8133656950
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed onions reach in glass cooler back kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler glass cooler back kitchen ambient air temperature 56F cook chicken 51F American cheese 52F sour cream 52F milk 52F cook ham 48F raw pork 48F owner stated the cooler went down 2 hours ago. Discussed with owner to move all foods to different reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Owner moved all foods
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Rae pork over washed peppers in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee protein shake in reach in cooler.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed apples in reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold chicken 130F, hot dog 100F, black beans 87F- retemp 177 F. Employee began to reheat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled by dish sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in display cooler.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee machine cleaner on top of coffee machine in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No running water at mop sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad at front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter container holding cut onions in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cut tomato and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: shrimp 55 F, pork 54 F, beans 55 F, per operator items were left overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shrimp 55 F, pork 54 F, beans 55 F, per operator items were left overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee machine cleaner on top of coffee machine in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No running water at mop sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter container holding cut onions in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cut tomato and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Batteries in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No running water at mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork beans and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor in dry storage area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad at front reach in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers filled with meat.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in cooler.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ground Turkey over beef in reach in freezer. Raw pork chops over vegetables in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Batteries in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No running water at mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, rice and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and coffee on prep table near microwave in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad in reach in cooler at front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sweet potatoes in mayonnaise container.
Stored food not covered. Ham, cheese and sausage in reach in cooler near microwave in kitchen.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food holding raw meat in reach in freezer near back door.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ham croquettes in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw chicken and multiple items in reach in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to bread at sandwich station. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers near dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
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.