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LA PARADA CAFE RESTAURANT

730 SAND LAKE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3657625
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13494966
DBPR license5813354

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (74F – Cold Holding); **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans (104F – Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in reach in cooler. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing tile and holes around pipes in dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

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

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans in storage. Educated manager about ways to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Dish area **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table on cook line. Manager added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans I stored next to make table. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located next to slicer. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area **Warning**

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#13Basic29-09-4

Basic – handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water on Sink next to fryer . **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.