Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Lauderdale Lakes sits at 75, putting Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of establishment has a gap to surface of door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water in hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-19-4
82
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
May 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Only sanitizer.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, the turkey, chicken, beef, observed in walk in cooler made 24-36 hours prior, no date marks. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bulk cornmeal.
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Observed condensation drain line in walk in cooler leaking above food storage area.
29-13-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked found on various food items found in walk in cooler from 03/24/2025. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 2 live roaches in dishwashing area underneath utensils stand. -Observed approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen underneath food preparation table. -Observed 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on clean food container. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath cooking equipment at cookline. Cookline located next to dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, 1 live roach crawling on floor at front line wait station, 1 live roach crawling on food preparation table in kitchen, 2 live roaches found underneath food preparation table in kitchen and 1 live roach found behind cooking equipment at cookline. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked found on various food items found in walk in cooler from 03/24/2025. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on floor in kitchen underneath cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle cup used to dispense raw cornmeal at dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
39
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 2 live roaches in dishwashing area underneath utensils stand. -Observed approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen underneath food preparation table. -Observed 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on clean food container. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath cooking equipment at cookline. Cookline located next to dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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. Observed 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Warning**
16-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle cup used to dispense raw cornmeal at dry storage. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach in dishwashing area underneath utensils storage shelves. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed chef with engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers and utensils without sanitizing. Advise operator to set up 3 compartment sink in the correct order. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on floor in kitchen underneath cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on shelves under food preparation tables. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked legume, turkey and chicken stored in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
26
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee speaking on cellphone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over box of whole tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked turkey in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the floor and baseboard behind prep tables in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the floor underneath reach in cooler located in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind the steam table in table in the kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on prep table shelf in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind freezer chest in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding) per employee held out of temperature less than 4 hour. Not portion or prep today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Styrofoam cup stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter and unisex bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food corn meal. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse a stainless steel bowl without sanitizing three component sink was filled with dirty dishes. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cabbage stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located by rear kitchen exit. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of small freezer chest in storage area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of round foil take out containers stored on the floor in storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
23
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 less than 60 days
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in thermometer reading 70F. All products were at proper temperature.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink cover by a piece of wood used as a shelf.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwashing to rinse a wiping cloth.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at front counter and kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2017 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on dry storage rack next to walk in cooler employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer chest 2 containers of meat and 1 container of fish.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn meal
14-01-5
27
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone and then engage in peeling plantains without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Observed no paper towels in bathroom located in rear of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag under prep table opposite togo containers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of fruit champagne on floor in storage area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table next to Togo items. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee exchange money with customer and return to kitchen to prepare food with no hand wash. Operator washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - 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/ Nancy Victor expired 08/05/2022
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket of soap water in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (1) Observed employee bag in kitchen on prep table next to prepared food. (2) Observed a cell phone in kitchen on prep table next to canned goods.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. (1) Observed a case of Plantains on floor in kitchen. Operator stored properly. (2) Observed clean pots on floor in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to back 3 compartment to clean again. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in kitchen, a cup with handle in direct contact with rice in rice container.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Provided hand wash sign to operator. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed (2) containers of meat in the white chest freezer in kitchen not covered. Operator covered properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant.
How does Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes?
Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75.
Has Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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