PUPUSERIA Y CAFETERIA EL PARAISO
5111 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 13-14, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-713-3013
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Gave forms.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 0 ppm. Inspector assisted in resetting Quaternary ammonium level.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Three compartment sink. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Three compartment sink. Table cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spice.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Milk opened Sunday not date marked. Marked by manger.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drink with container of cabbage. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing utensils only. No sanitizing step. Inspector / manager intervened. Sanitizer compartment set up. Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flan, from yesterday, in front line display cooler at : 45°, 46°, 46° 46°47° 47° 47° 46°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan, from yesterday, in front line display cooler at : 45°, 46°, 46° 46°47° 47° 47° 46°. Stop sale issued. Prepped cheese 50°, prepped pork 50°. Kitchen make table/Reach in cooler. Per Person In Charge items placed few hours ago. Moved by manager to bottom of cooler.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher not aware of correct ware washing methods. No sanitizing steps. Manager intervened.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical containers in rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment only has a probe cooking thermometer which does not register below 50°.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce. Moved by manager.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Frontline display cooler set at 45°. Person In Charge attempted to adjust setting. Cooler reached 40° at end of inspection.
Food stored in undrained ice. Drink ice in small cooler at frontline not constantly draining.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use Utensils in kitchen in standing water 70°.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Gave forms.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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. Gave forms. (Currently No employees)
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on undercooked steaks. Gave sign.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choke sign available. Emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Minor construction dust and debris.
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.