Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PARADISE LATIN GRILL

14650 GATORLAND DR STE 1 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3633992
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10932926
DBPR license5811801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.

#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 Employees at the time of inspection. Operator came during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Three new hires not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of pumpkin soup I'm reach-in freezer not date marked. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue and purple chemical on cart at bar no label and at ware-washing area. Operator labeled as degreaser and surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust at back of kitchen.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse stored on cases of beer at ware-washing area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on make-table cooler on cooks line.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind trash can at triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.