PUPUSERIA Y CAFETERIA EL PARAISO
5111 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 13-14 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in direct contact with to go style bags in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved to food grade bag. Also, cilantro wrapped in non food grade paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quatanery ammonium sanitizer at 0ppm at triple sink in use during inspection. Person in charge set up with chlorine at 100ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata reconstituted at 54F in bubbler. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight with no preparation today.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata reconstituted at 54F in bubbler. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight with no preparation today. Jalapeño sauce in reach in cooler at 48F. Person in charge has had unit open frequently. Ambient temperature of unit 42F. Person in charge will monitor. Moved to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Person in charge only able to provide PH test strips during inspection.
51-12-5Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink, ice machine, drink bubblers, reach in cooler, reach in cooler added to front counter area. Ice machine is no longer in main kitchen. Plans not updated to reflect changes. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels, or hand wash sign at front hand wash sink. Person in charge posted and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in cream and dry goods. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor at front counter. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.