Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PARADISE GRILLE

900 GULF WAY · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3421820
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8633574
DBPR license6212004

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 18, 2024 10:09 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 18, 2024 3:06 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of mushrooms and sausage gravy dented on dry storage shelf to be served to the public.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler in rear area, 4 rodent dropping on floor under bread rack on rear storage area, 2 rodent droppings on bread rack in rear area, 4 rodent droppings on floor under reach in freezer, 7 rodent droppings behind freezer in rear storage area, 2 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf near canned goods to be served to the public, 6 rodent droppings on floor in prep room under reach in cooler, 3 rodent droppings on floor between drink coolers in front counter area, 2 rodent droppings on floor near drink cooler adjacent cook line, 2 rodent droppings on floor under 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting board on prep room prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink with ice in it on cook line.

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of mushrooms and sausage gravy dented on dry storage shelf to be served to the public.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.