PARADISE GRILLE
6850 BEACH PLAZA DR · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-19-4High Priority – Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in dry storage area. Moved under shelf.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw fish in reach in cooler.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves in dry storage area, 4 rodent droppings under reach in deli cooler, 10 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler, 20 rodent dropping next freezer and reach in cooler, 8 rodent droppings next to open door to outside near cook line, 13 rodent droppings next to 3 compartment sink.
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipes in dry storage area.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with build up of food debris, Grier scoop soiled with build up of grease, cutting boards stained on reach in cooler, mold like debris on soda nozzles on fountain. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee over 60 days no employee training.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with mold like debris.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach on floor near ice machine.
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present.1 dead rodent under reach in cooler on cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage with rub marks.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled with food debris and build up.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door nor self closing propped open. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Sausage Pattie's in reach in freezer not in package laying on top of bagged foods.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:43 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 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.