Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. white rice, beef, rice with beans 5hrs (48-57F - Cooling). Operator immediately put on ice bath and stirred food for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has meat thermometer, but needs a probe thermometer that measures cold temperatures
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles in kitchen torn
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of employee food in cooler over multiple food for customers. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind fryers behind coolers in back hallway
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filters
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of produce cooler and white cooler in back hallway
22-16-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom
32-23-5
47
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) ambient in lower cooler in kitchen.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (56F - Cold Holding) From yesterday stated by staff. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. legumes (101F - Hot Holding); black rice with peas (101F - Hot Holding. Less than 4 hours manager turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. beef in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on top of counter next to equipment.
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler holding eggs.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. Manager wrote a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wings in reach in cooler. Staff covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
35
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff picked it up. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall in the kitchen. 1 over triple sink. , manager killed Staff killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff picked it up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sauce (113F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours . Manager turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Out of the cooler less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Beef in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on shelf. Manager turned them over **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
50
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Out of the cooler less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sauce (113F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours . Manager turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on shelf. Manager turned them over **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
45
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License are expired as of 04-01-23 renew as soon as possible.
50-17-3
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles near female restroom and back hallway exit sign **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plantains and pots of meat on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Male restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease build up.
23-03-4
55
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back hallway tile with attached exit sign and female restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall male restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bus tub on clean storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not flushing.
32-23-4
64
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella on table with condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on drain board with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar.
How does Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar 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 Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Paradise Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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