FOOD PARADISE TRUCK
6501 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813-480-9135
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024032182 | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hired over 60 days this is the second inspection employee has not provided employment training.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink stored inside refrigerator. Employee discarded drink.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep counter.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James saxton 3/13/2019
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of limes stored in hand sink on cookline. Limes were removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor on cookline.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep counter.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a paper copy to operator at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cellphone stored on food prep table. Operator moved to cash register.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a paper copy at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled water in reach-in cooler.
Apr 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Wastewater tank not an integral part of the unit. Wastewater is being plumber through hose disposing onto the ground in the dry pond at Marathon gas station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and raw shell eggs stored over the sliced ham, sliced turkey and sliced salami in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler - Cold holding: sliced turkey 47 F, sliced ham 46 F, raw fish 61 F, cut tomato 62 F, shredded lettuce 61 F, milk 49 F.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a long hose directly installed to the plumbing inside the food truck and disposing wastewater into the dry pond behind the food truck by Marathon gas station. No wastewater tank in the food truck and no shut off valve available for wastewater.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil and a container of fried chips stored on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large awning built in front of the food truck and permanently bolted on the mfdv.
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.