Alfredo Paradiso
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Alfredo Paradiso has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Merritt Island restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door by bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in walk in not smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tenderized veal above raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager moved product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-59-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door by bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor in walk in not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator put clean boards on top of scored board **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dishwasher
29-11-4
45
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook at pizza station ate food and then began kneading dough with are hands and no hand wash. SEE STOP SALE
12A-05-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook at pizza station ate food and then began kneading dough with are hands and no hand wash.
01B-12-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Pizza cook chewing while preparing dough
12B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On the floor beneath shelves. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved. Cooking oil containers on the floor in dry storage **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Surface surrounding working area inside of flip top of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled
22-16-4
90
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under surface near arm joint of mixer is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a buildup of ice along door seam
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
82
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of petite diced tomatoes
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink full of water and debris.
29-08-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor in walk in cooler is in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Main Reach in cooler on cook line has an ambient temperature of 45°F. Operator adjusted thermostat
14-74-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alfredo Paradiso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alfredo Paradiso on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alfredo Paradiso?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alfredo Paradiso.
How does Alfredo Paradiso compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Alfredo Paradiso most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Alfredo Paradiso's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alfredo Paradiso have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alfredo Paradiso means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alfredo Paradiso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alfredo Paradiso is inspected around two times per year on average.
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