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PARADECO COFFEE ROASTERS

6800 SUNSHINE SKYWAY LN S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727-867-1151

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats550
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6207431
Grade history
APR 24
MAY 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatos (50F - Cold Holding); retemp 43F cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); retemp 43F cooked potato (51F - Cold Holding) retemp 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Coffee beans stored on floor in hallway to kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at rear kitchen area soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is out of chemical sanitizer. Advised owner to utilize 3 compartment sink until repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle inside bucket of dry oats. Manager removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Coffee beans stored on floor in hallway to kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at rear kitchen area soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Heart medication observed above dry food storage employee removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatos (50F - Cold Holding); retemp 43F cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); retemp 43F cooked potato (51F - Cold Holding) retemp 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee out of six observed with food handler training. Operator advised to maintain records and will be addressed at next unannounced inspection.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine at rear prep kitchen observed green mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors on reach in coolers soiled and sticky to touch.
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator to have it printed from front office and at establishment.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Coffee stored on floor. Manager lifted off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink not installed. Operator advised the facility is owned by the hotel and the hotel has not installed the sink. Operator is a Yunger Omni mop system and dumping dirty water in floor drain where the mop sink should be located.
Basic/29-27-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Items stored for single use such as cups stored on floor in pass area between kitchen and front.
Basic/25-05-4
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near expo line soiled with food debris between cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near expo line soiled with food debris between cracks. Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing on cooks line.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry-storage room.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Time Extended
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near expo line soiled with food debris between cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored inside bowl of hand wash sink. Operator removed cloths.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink near cooks line. Operator added batteries. Dispenser is operational.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide tanks located in rear of kitchen not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing on cooks line.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry-storage room.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler in dry-storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lids are broken.
Basic/33-15-4/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed from original location. Not installed.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in warewashing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in container on prep table on cooks line not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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