PARADISE DELI & GRILL
2378 SURFSIDE BLVD #119, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239.282.2738
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat potatoes in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the shelled eggs on bottom shelf under the cooked potatoes.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in office.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go try's above reach-in cooler not inverted. The owner inverted plastic to go try's above reach-in cooler.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed Employee reporting forms but not filled out by employees. The owner is assuring all personal read and fill out.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen and walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark label on grilled onions and grilled peppers. The owner changed date marking on grilled peppers and grilled onions during inspection.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prime rib (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner moved prime rib and ham to another reach-in cooler across from cook line. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw haddock (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner moved all items into walk-in cooler.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine handwashing solution to strong the owner added water to correct the sanitizer strength.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier and walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall in door going into office.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The owner cleaned microwave during inspection.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication above prep table. The owner removed bottle of medication above prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The owner had ice machine cleaned during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The ice bin was cleaned and wiped down during Inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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.