PARADISE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA
452 N PARK AVE, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-703-3857
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Salt stored on Home Depot bucket
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ox tail 112° in hot holding unit - operator turned up heat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food items stored in only hand sink on cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to salt cracked
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple packaged foods for individual self service - not properly labeled, operator pulled all items to properly label
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pizza oven soiled
Mar 19, 2026Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cigarettes on spice storage
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer handle broken
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles missing to ceiling by mop sink
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Large black garbage bag used to store Sicilian pizza
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shell eggs in walk-in-cooler over ready to eat foods
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pastas from previous day not dated
Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles missing to ceiling by mop sink
Mop sink blocked by chemical shelf, operator states he disposes of water outside back door, was not observed educated on proper disposal, operator moved cart to allow access to mop sink
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in kitchen and outside front door
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Board on line has heavy black stains
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom has no covered waste receptacle
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on line has heavy cut marks
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed as NOST - facility has tables with seats for 14 patrons - Provided operator with change seating form - to be completed by next unannounced inspection
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on floor in kitchen Bag of flour on floor in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 5 large knives stored between table and cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Only Hand sink kitchen - leak under sink
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Expired 2/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Baskets for fryers heavily soiled Interior of cooler soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Smaller Deep freezer by office, top door not on hinges
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all garbage cans soiled Side of stove top soiled Table by fryers heavily soiled Exterior of food bins soiled in walk-in-cooler Grease buildup in catch pans under flat top Exterior of fryers soiled Handles to stove soiled with heavy buildup
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused coolers in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from AC in walk-in-cooler collecting in bus tub
May 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Expired 2/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Baskets for fryers heavily soiled Interior of cooler soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Smaller Deep freezer by office, top door not on hinges
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of stove top heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all garbage cans soiled Side of stove top soiled Table by fryers heavily soiled Exterior of food bins soiled in walk-in-cooler Grease buildup in catch pans under flat top Exterior of fryers soiled Handles to stove soiled with heavy buildup
Soiled Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard under cooking equipment and in walk-in-cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused coolers in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Wall soiled behind fryers and all cooking equipment
Water leaking from AC in walk-in-cooler collecting in bus tub
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.