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
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black garden hose connected to building
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line: queso fresco (71F - Cold Holding)
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.
Several oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Severally oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Felipe Gutierrez
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
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.