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PARADISE GRILL

1097 TAMIAMI TRL N · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3430203
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719229
DBPR license6804671

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pot roast (49F – Cooling) date marked 8/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pot roast. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked beans at 4:45 (101F – Cooling). The operator stated the beans were prepared at approximately 6AM. The operator discarded the beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked beans at 4:45 (101F – Cooling). The operator stated the beans were prepared at approximately 6AM. Observed cooked pot roast (49F – Cooling) date marked 8/20 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the beans and pot roast. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over queso dip in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken wings date marked 8/12 in the outside walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken wings date marked 8/12 in the outside walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); butter (50F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (46F – Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (53F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the bar. Observed raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (50F – Cold Holding); deli roast beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw cod (49F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F – Cold Holding) in the low boy reach in cooler underneath the grill on the cook line. Observed cut tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (57F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F – Cold Holding); buffalo chicken flat bread (58F – Cold Holding); cheese flat bread (57F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F – Cold Holding); bread pudding (51F – Cold Holding); key lime pie (58F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the salad prep station. The operator stated the above foods had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); butter (50F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (46F – Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (53F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the bar. Observed raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (50F – Cold Holding); deli roast beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw cod (49F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F – Cold Holding) in the low boy reach in cooler underneath the grill on the cook line. Observed cut tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); deli turkey (57F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F – Cold Holding); buffalo chicken flat bread (58F – Cold Holding); cheese flat bread (57F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F – Cold Holding); bread pudding (51F – Cold Holding); key lime pie (58F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the salad prep station. The operator stated the above foods had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth solution for the buckets on the cook line at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed in the lobby expired 12/1/2023. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the reach in coolers on the cook line and the salad prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.