PARADISE CAFE
4333 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license from DBPR since 10/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server coming with dirty dishes , then handling food without washing her hands . Employee was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink was blocked by a cart at the entrance . Employee guaranteed access moving the cart.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken without date marking. Cooked Chicken from Saturday 12/9/23.
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on the kitchen ceiling .
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler not in good repair with ambient temperature of 45 F.
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature inside the prep sink . Employee placed the chicken under cold running water.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both coolers . **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:14 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.