EL PARAISO RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA
17312 NW US HWY 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Levy County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On shelf inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (69F-78F – Cooling since 6am). The beans are stored in a very large and deep pan. The manager stated she finished cooking the beans and placed them into the cooler at 6am this morning. Stop sale issued.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On shelf inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (69F-78F – Cooling since 6am). The beans are stored in a very large and deep pan. The manager stated she finished cooking the beans and placed them into the cooler at 6am this morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming unit at cookline: pork (85F – Hot Holding); beef (91F – Hot Holding). Manager stated both items have been held hot since 1pm and began reheating them to 165 on grill during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of "3-in-One oil" stored on shelf directly beside seasoning and freezer bags above handwash sink. Manager removed 3-in-one oil from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on front of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On shelf inside reach-in cooler near cookline: beans (69F-78F – Cooling since 6am). The beans are stored in a very large and deep pan. The manager stated she finished cooking the beans and placed them into the cooler at 6am this morning.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One ServSafe manager certificate for Hidalia Hernandez Garcia expired on 04/10/2024.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dust pan stored down inside handwash sink near cookline. Inspector removed pan in order to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Three packages of raw pork stored on floor near three-compartment sink. Employee removed items from the floor during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids both left open.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of foam takeout containers stored directly on floor in kitchen. Manager placed the trays on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor inside kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. 2. Wall at cookline soiled with dust. 3. Floor inside kitchen heavily storage shed heavily soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.