PARADISE BAGEL & CAFE
3220 EAST BAY DRIVE, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941-761-4766
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink not at proper minimum strength. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink to 50ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over bagged liquid bagged eggs in reach-in cooler located next to steps. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham at 50F, sliced turkey 50F, milk 50F, cream cheese 50F. Operator stated the door had been open. Operator moved all items to freezer to rapidly bring down the temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen with dried food particles. Operator was in the process of cleaning slicer.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator put identifiers on menus during the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-in coolers without ambient thermometers.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip in kitchen over food prep surface. Operator discarded strip.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over sliced ham. Operator moved as salmon to bottom of reach-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Crystal T. and Michelle L. With expired food handlers training.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to go containers in back area on chest freezer not inverted. Operator inverted to-go containers.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at wrong ppm. Operator corrected the ppm to 50ppm.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Salmonella over sliced ham and sliced turkey. Operator moved Salmon to the bottom of refrigerator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter on counter across from oven at 74F. Operator discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on counter across from oven at 74F. Operator discarded butter.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed copies for operator, signed by employees.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over deli meat in middle reach in cooler in dry storage room. Observed shredded cheese stored on top on shell eggs in first reach in cooler in dry storage room.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glue stored in drawer in front counter area next to kitchen utensils. Paint cans stored in dry storage area next to wine on wine rack. Stay bottle of cleaner stored in front counter cabinet next to cupcake wrappers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located at employee hand wash sink in dish room.
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. Observed chili in front counter reach in cooler date marked 7/6. Operator stated chili was previously frozen and had just been thawed. Advised operator to date mark when product is thawed.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of kitchen utensils stored next to employee hand wash sink in front counter area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on shelves in front counter area soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored upright and exposed in front counter area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in front counter reach in cooler.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank located by back exit door.
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.