PARADISE BIRYANI POINTE
7667 LAKE WORTH RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walkin cooler Cooling); eggs (57°F – Cold Holding); yogurt (57-59°F – Cold Holding); yogurt (57-59°F – Cold Holding); cheese (57°F – Cold Holding); milk (58°F – Cold Holding); butter (61°F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (58°F – Cold Holding) storm overnight. See stop sell.
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed in walkin cooler cooked rice overnight (59°F – Cooling); garlic ginger sauce overnight (57°F – Cooling); goat cooked overnight (61°F – Cooling); tomato sauce overnight (59°F – Cooling) **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw shelled eggs above bread. Operator place raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** 2) Observed raw chicken above cooked chicken in low boy refrigerator. Operator put raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately one live roach in dry storage. Observed approximately 9 live roaches under microwave on shelf above prep table in kitchen . Observed approximately 5 live roaches in kitchen next small prep table.
01B-03-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed water dripping on chicken from ceiling.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 1)Observed in walkin cooler cooked rice overnight (59°F – Cooling); garlic ginger sauce overnight (57°F – Cooling); goat cooked overnight (61°F – Cooling); tomato sauce overnight (59°F – Cooling). 2)Observed at walkin cooler Cooling); eggs (57°F – Cold Holding); yogurt (57-59°F – Cold Holding); yogurt (57-59°F – Cold Holding); cheese (57°F – Cold Holding); milk (58°F – Cold Holding); butter (61°F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (58°F – Cold Holding) stored overnight. **Repeat Violation**
41-08-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed window cleaner on clean plates.
Intermediate 5
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed a bowl and plastic container in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 yogurt sauce in rear refrigerator not date marked.
Basic 12
08B-46-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed bag of rice on floor in dry storage.
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed chicken and vegetables stored on floor in walkin freezer,and cases of yogurt stored on floor in walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage due to water dripping from ceiling.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf next to 3 compartment sink.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches in dry storage. Observed 2 dead roaches under two door glass refrigerator. Observed one dead roach on floor by cook line,the approximately 15 dead roaches under prep table in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf where onions are stored.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor by dishwasher from water dripping from ceiling.
23-23-4Basic – Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Observed food debris on floor in dry storage,prep tables and speed racks.
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Observed chicken on prep table with water leaking from ceiling.
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 91°F.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed in lowboy refrigerator at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 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.