EL PARAISO CAFE
4112 E 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Ground Turkey over beef in reach in freezer. Raw pork chops over vegetables in reach in freezer.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Batteries in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef , rice and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich reach in cooler.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and coffee on prep table near microwave in kitchen.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad in reach in cooler at front counter.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sweet potatoes in mayonnaise container.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Ham, cheese and sausage in reach in cooler near microwave in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:08 PM.
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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.