PARADISE GRILLE
6850 BEACH PLAZA DR, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-754-0032
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in glue traps on floor of dry storage. Traps discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023045645 | Aug 3, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023028067 | May 10, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Staff adjusted chlorine now 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 48f, egg wash 46f, ice added to container.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and soda box stored on floor.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection 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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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0PPM. Operator refilled sink and corrected to 50 Ppm.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on kegerator reach-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach-in freezer u dear steam bin
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink leaking at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler in prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board. Employee removed drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee working with food. Manager provided hat and employee put it on.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster enclosure damaged from storms.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
Oct 7, 2024Not available electronicallyComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of jalapeños and cheese sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over hot dogs. In reach in freezer open case. Employee moved hot dogs to top shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.hise bibb near front counter interior of kitchen no back flow preventer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pad in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed scratch pad.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - open bag of raw fish over cooked turkey in reach in freezer - reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - bucket of pickles stored next to cleaners in dry storage area employee moved pickles.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - plastic wrap stored over the hand wash sink - employee removed item
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped cup of water in hand wash sink- reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reviewed with manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on cutting board - employee discarded drink
Food ( bucket of pickles ) stored on floor in dry storage room
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near north side door no back flow preventer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator and he displayed.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in rear not sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container removed from packaging. Employee labeled container of corn meal.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor near ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage and kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on side of flat top
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen doors to kitchen not self closing
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Interior of pull down doors over windows soiled
Aug 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in reach in cooler next to cook line
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 droppings near CO2 tank and drink storage. 24 droppings in dry storage hallway 10 droppings behind reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. 25 droppings behind coolers below front windows. 3 droppings near wall mounted AED Approximately 25 droppings around exterior of building (business is free standing and located along public beach access with public restrooms attached). Operator began cleaning areas during inspection
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in glue traps on floor of dry storage. Traps discarded
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in cornmeal
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor near ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage and kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on side of flat top
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior doors propped open to kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen doors to kitchen not self closing
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Interior of pull down doors over windows soiled
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.
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.