PARADISE TAVERN
766 NORTHLAKE BLVD, North Palm Beach FL 33408 · 6083852471
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under prep,sink at cook line; killed and cleaned area;
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023008406 | Jan 25, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the kitchen, cook line and old dinning room/ bar; operator cleaned and sanitized areas;
Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at the back by dishwasher
Floor in disrepair- cracked concrete floor at the back of the kitchen by dishwasher area
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable- through out the food prep area and dishwasher
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at the bar used by food employees. Advised to place sigh
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, dishwasher area;
May 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the kitchen, cook line and old dinning room/ bar; operator cleaned and sanitized areas;
Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at the back by dishwasher
Floor in disrepair- cracked concrete floor at the back of the kitchen by dishwasher area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable- through out the food prep area and dishwasher
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at the bar used by food employees. Advised to place sigh
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, dishwasher area;
May 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the kitchen, cook line and old dinning room/ bar; operator cleaned and sanitized areas;
Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at the back by dishwasher
Floor in disrepair- cracked concrete floor at the back of the kitchen by dishwasher area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable- through out the food prep area and dishwasher
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at the bar used by food employees. Advised to place sigh
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, dishwasher area;
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over shrimp and grouper in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under prep,sink at cook line; killed and cleaned area;
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.
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. Grouper no longer frozen in ROP package at cook drawers and walk-in cooler; advised to remove from packaging
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches throughout the kitchen, cook line and old dinning room/ bar; operator cleaned and sanitized areas;
Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at the back by dishwasher
Floor in disrepair- cracked concrete floor at the back of the kitchen by dishwasher area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable- through out the food prep area and dishwasher
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at the bar used by food employees. Advised to place sigh
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, dishwasher area;
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine (0 PPM), advised operator to set up triple sink to sanitize in ware washing area. Operator did.
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. Printed a copy for operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used as dump sink evidenced by food debris. Advised operator of proper uses for handwashing sink. Operator removed debris from sink
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in bar area. Per operator bar area no longer area in use. Advised operator to clean and sanitize area. Operator did.
Jun 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked pork and Raw shrimp over lettuce in bane Marie across from fryers. Removed. Raw hamachi over dragon fruit in sushi bane Marie Removed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over dressings and sauce bottles in small cooler at sushi station Stored properly
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee scrubbed cutting board with soap and sponge; rinsed off gloved hands and started to work with foods and touched clean food containers; educated Employee washed hands and changed gloves;
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- sushi rice and stock at cook line Time marked 11:30 pm
Food stored on floor- fish under speed rack in walk-in cooler Stored properly
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grill station - cooked mussels (51F - Cold Holding); cut butter (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. single door reach in - cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grill station - cooked mussels (51F - Cold Holding); cut butter (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. single door reach in - cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over tortillas flip top cooler end of cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 hand bag over flour bins - operator removed.
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.