PARAISO TROPICAL
4715 DEL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-549-0333
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
JUN 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chopped beef 45F cold hold, milk 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator transferred foods to working reach in cooler and turned down cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair in upright reach in cooler.
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.
Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust on outside of small refrigerator.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored in hand wash sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat stew not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Water leaking from pipe outside onto ground.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat ice in reach in cooler. Operator switched raw chicken to bottom shelf.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor.
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.