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MARISCOS EL PARAISO

14164 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Dover FL 33527 · 813-297-6412

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD3954184
Grade history
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black garden hose connected to building
High priority/29-04-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line: queso fresco (71F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Several oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Severally oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Felipe Gutierrez
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee on unit
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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.