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PARADISE CAFE

4333 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3469778
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780775
DBPR license2330553

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and continued working. Employee was request to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty above ready to eat shredded cheese inside reach in cooler . Employee reorganized the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed different water connections with missing backflow preventers .

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat and chlorine test kits to check sanitizer concentration. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee wished it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Natalis Garcia working in the kitchen for more than 3 months.

#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing employee reporting agreement for

#15Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rosa Martinez, Lianet Lopez . Jennie Etienne, Ana Rivas.

Basic 7

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located by the kitchen entrance door. Sign was placed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.

#3Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil covering underneath prep table.

#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Shelving used for clean containers with rust that has pitted the surface.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed excessive accumulation of standing water inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall , behind the cooking equipments.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour ( as per employee) inside a plastic container with no label. Person in charge labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.