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PARADISE DELI & GRILL

2378 SURFSIDE BLVD #119 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3585288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10817138
DBPR license4606231

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold slaw (51F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prime rib (46F – Cold Holding); ham (47F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner moved prime rib and ham to another reach-in cooler across from cook line. Observed cold slaw (51F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); raw haddock (48F – Cold Holding); corn beef (48F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner moved all items into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Basic 5

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.