PARADISE RESTAURANT
124 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed household pesticide located above the triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Observed time/temperature controlled foods held on the table not at required temp of 135° F or greater. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling on the wall located in the dish wash area. Observed 1 live roach on a shelf located in the kitchen area.
Intermediate 7
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.Observed dish ware stored in the bars'hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Smallest Bar.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in the bar area and Smallest Bar.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed cooked pork located in the reach in freezer held more than 24 hours not date marked
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
Basic 20
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Observed soiled shelves around the kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed grease alongside of the stove area.
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.Observed bags of rice stored on the kitchen floor.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.Observed 1 dead roach located on the slicer located in the kitchen.
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Observed drinks on the kitchen shelf cook line area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed (2 ) emptied reach in coolers used for storage and not operating.
14-72-4Basic – Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed 1 hood filter missing at exhaust system.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Around kitchen area.
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered.Observed cooked pork located in the reach in cooler uncovered.
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Observed bartenders drinks stored in drink ice at the Smallest bar.
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
23-01-4Basic – Ice machine exterior soiled.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
36-56-4Basic – Large amount of grease on wall/ceiling above cooking equipment that does not have a hood ventilation system.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand wash sign located at the bar, Smallest bar or the restroom.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed soiled shelves located around the dish area.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed reach in cooler located across from the front bar area has soiled gaskets.
42-03-4Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Tools located in the kitchen area.Observed tools in the kitchen and the dish area.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed soiled exhaust fan above the stove area located in the kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:24 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.