PARADISE LATIN GRILL
14650 GATORLAND DR STE 1, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-970-9988
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021044413 | Aug 10, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2015024972 | May 20, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cooked pork in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen. Operator rearranged.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Built in vacuum breaker missing. -Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink dispenser nozzle at bar soiled. Operator cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by mini refrigerator and crate of drinks.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging at triple sink containing purple substance identified as degreaser unlabeled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated the machine is not in-use they are awaiting parts.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees engaging in food prep with jewelry.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door by restroom blocked by equipment.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzle soiled with black substance at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar filled with drink caps, lemons and straws.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In use small white cutting board on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit blocked by white speaker near restrooms.
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3450 RIO VISTA AVE, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
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 at the time of inspection. Operator came during inspection.
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. Three new hires not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Filled form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of pumpkin soup I'm reach-in freezer not date marked. Operator marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue and purple chemical on cart at bar no label and at ware-washing area. Operator labeled as degreaser and surface cleaner.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust at back of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse stored on cases of beer at ware-washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on make-table cooler on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind trash can at triple sink.
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
Recorded at 3450 RIO VISTA AVE, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 3450 RIO VISTA AVE, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.