EL PARAISO RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA
17312 NW US HWY 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Levy County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee entered the kitchen and put on gloves without washing hands to begin working at cookline. The only handwash sink available in kitchen is disconnected.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1. Three live flies flying in exterior storage shed with exposed dried beans and peppers. 2. One live fly flying in dining area.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1. Pan in warmer containing rice lined with grocery bag. 2. Cooked rice stored in direct contact with grocery bag inside reach-in cooler at front counter.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Container of cut raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing shredded lettuce inside reach-in cooler near cookline. 2. Carton if raw shell eggs stored on shelf above open container of pickled jalapeños inside reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. Several cartons of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above canned drinks inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager moved all raw items away from ready to eat foods during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Several ziplock bags containing raw chicken stored on shelf above ziplock bags containing raw beef inside reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Manager washed gloved hands in handwash sink. Inspector had the manager remove gloves and wash hands again before continuing to handle food.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Plumbing glue stored on shelf above clean utensils on shelf at cookline. 2. Aerosol can containing spray paint stored on shelf beside seasoning and single-use straws at front counter. Manager removed both items 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 hose connection on front of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
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 Certified food manager certification for H. Hernandez Garcia expired on 04/10/2024.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked/covered by large metal pan. Manager removed the pan from the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training. Manager stated the employee has worked at this location for approximately two years. No other food handler training available for any other employees. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf below tortillas as cookline.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. 2. Bag of sugar stored on floor in storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster and near storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on ground.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance soiled with frozen blood.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Drain pipe below handwash sink disconnected. An employee repaired the drain pipe during this inspection. 2. Leaking pipe below three-compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Two boxes containing single-use lids stored on floor in storage shed. 2. Stack of single-use foam trays not inverted on stack of boxes in storage shed.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Open bags containing dried beans and peppers in storage shed.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage shed soiled with fold debris and paper trash.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:10 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.