PARADISE BAGEL & CAFE
3220 EAST BAY DRIVE · HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over deli meat in middle reach in cooler in dry storage room. Observed shredded cheese stored on top on shell eggs in first reach in cooler in dry storage room.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glue stored in drawer in front counter area next to kitchen utensils. Paint cans stored in dry storage area next to wine on wine rack. Stay bottle of cleaner stored in front counter cabinet next to cupcake wrappers.
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located at employee hand wash sink in dish room.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chili in front counter reach in cooler date marked 7/6. Operator stated chili was previously frozen and had just been thawed. Advised operator to date mark when product is thawed.
Basic 4
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of kitchen utensils stored next to employee hand wash sink in front counter area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on shelves in front counter area soiled.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored upright and exposed in front counter area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in front counter reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.