PARADISE CAFE
1421 1ST ST UNIT 102 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork ribs (57F – Cooling) at refrigerator. As per operator, product was prepared on the previous day. Discussed cooling parameters and proper procedures with operator.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over beef empanadas at reach in freezer, not in commercial packaging. Provided food storage hand out to operator.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork ribs (57F – Cooling) at refrigerator. As per operator, product was prepared on the previous day. Discussed cooling parameters and proper procedures with operator.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single service containers of salsa (68F – Cold Holding); sour cream (69F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. Operator removed excess containers and placed inside reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork ribs (57F – Cooling) in covered container at refrigerator.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Ofra Olivares Carranza expired on 8-21-18.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cutting boards with stains near 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood filters.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils not inverted near 3 compartment sink.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine – 0ppm) operator replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:13 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.