PARADISE SWEETS
709 GULF WAY STE 100, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-390-7020
Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored over ice cream freezer. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee machines soiled with grounds, milk shake blender soiled with debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in refrigerator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris interior.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2% milk in reach in cooler opened 2-19 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.knife and metal bowl in hand sink in prep area. Employee removed items.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. employee hired 11 months ago no employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris interior.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer near hand sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights in rear storage area not shielded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth out on reach in freezer in dish area. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket.
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