Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PARADISE CAFE

1421 1ST ST UNIT 102 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488877
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844781
DBPR license5402714

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then handled tortilla and clean plate. Manager discussed hand washing procedures with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 7 dozen eggs held at room temperature. As per manager, for approximately 3 hours. Manager placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Basic 2

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board at preparation area. Employee removed item. Employee sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food and washing dishes without hair restraints.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.