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PARAGON THEATERS

3984 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 305-798-3203

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats642
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622423
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No choline test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Paper towels dispenser not working in one of the handwashing sinks in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap unit not working in one of the handwashing sinks in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance by the ice chute inside machine
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 sanitizer at 0 ppm. Manager fixed and primed to 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at handwashing sink in kitchen empty. Manager filled soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2025Inspection 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Manager put a receptacle with a lid in the women's restroom
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacle installed at time of inspection Manager said it's on order
Basic/32-12-6
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Per operator employees employed over 60 days
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2023 · Employee were trained by the manager, not an approved source, time extension Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2023 · Ice machine still has accumulated mold like substance in the interior Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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. Per operator employees employed over 60 days
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Not provided for any employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vents in kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Not in use 3 door black reach in at concessions counter door in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning

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.