PARADISE SWEETS LUTZ
19259 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz FL 33548 · (727)390-7020
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
4 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handled money no wash hand then touched SS ice cream cup to serve ice cream
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink chlorine tested more than 200ppm, operator remade it and tested 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap in hand sink in kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back kitchen. Operator replaced soap
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Stored in contact of topping items. Operator moved handles of spoons
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tasting spoons. Operator rearranged spoons.
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