PARADISE CAFETERIA
5239 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Orlando FL 32839 · (813) 699-2870
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 operator with form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff served food, tendered cash, came back to station gloved the hands and served the customer. Educated manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black rice (119F - Hot Holding). On the line less than 4 hours. Observed the rice filled above the fill line. fritters (128F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in the had sink located on front service counter.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Staff states it is locked in the office.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located on front counter. Unisex restroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All meats and other items located in the walk-in cooler
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Staff washed his hands with gloves on. Educated staff and he removed the gloves
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cellphone stored on top of single use items. Plate located on front service counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice in the kitchen, Pot of Goat located in the walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with raw meat located in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (74F - Hot Holding); turkey (74F - Hot Holding). On the counter less than 4 hours. Advised use of time control.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table. Cellphone on the cutting board. Staff removed. No sanitizing took place. Educated staff.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Large stockpots of chicken Items throughout dry storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knives in pan of vegetables. Staff stood up knives.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located at entrance to kitchen on the right side.
Open dumpster lid. Staff closed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood dripping to the outside of cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored over prep cooler. Staff turned it over.
Apr 4, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in cooler. Under microwave -walk in cooler ambient temperatures 52F - reach in cooler under microwave 48F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chest freezer
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, pork, cabbage, beef, 50F-52F cold holding. In walk in cooler Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to move to freezer for temperature recovery. Ambient temperature of cooler is 52F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and bags on back storage shelf with bottled drinks
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in cooler. Under microwave -walk in cooler ambient temperatures 52F - reach in cooler under microwave 48F
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Bowl of mixed vegetables, and pot of greens on floor in kitchen. -box of Plantains on floor in storage area -boxed Oil on floor in storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chest freezer
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.cookies on front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Mop sink area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area cook line.
Food stored on floor. Juice on floor in dining room and food on floor in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood in the bottom of reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in chest freezer.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Pastry and nuts on front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and phone on table with food items.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor cracked on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on kitchen floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by large deep fryer damaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave old food debris. Fan covers in walk in cooler and large fan on top of walk in cooler,both dust and debris build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood in bottom of reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough in a thank you bag.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 tile above walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and clothes on rack with food in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler food under racks and cases of food on &look in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk cooler dust build up
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood in the bottom of reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough in a thank you bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled bananas 119F less than 1 hour per operator, place inside steam well.
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 operator with form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Hand sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stacked in sink on serving line and bucket of rags in sink in kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working no certified manager. Certified manager came in during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on service line and sink in kitchen.
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.
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. Provided operator with form, must be filled out and kept on file in the facility.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on service line and sink in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 tile above walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on table with food being prepared.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and clothes on rack with food in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler food under racks and cases of food on &look in dry storage.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk cooler dust build up
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood in the bottom of reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking on hand sink in kitchen.
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.