Caffe' Paradiso
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Caffe' Paradiso 16 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical New Smyrna Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Lactic acid test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza and dish **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handsink in prep area, hot water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
27-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back area outside restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Turned off and not used per operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Deck seating **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.side door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
55
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade corrected on site - Interior ice machine chute **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Ice machine interior **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: quat **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Around dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. deck seating **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. side door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine chute and interior door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor side deck seating **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn/hanging Cracked/chipped plastic Cambro 1/3 pan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Salad cooler gaskets **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic pesto butter 70F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: pizza by the slice **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine chute and interior door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Arugula salad with smoked salmon Salmone pizza **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn/hanging Cracked/chipped plastic Cambro 1/3 pan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Salad cooler gaskets **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor side deck seating **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upright freezer, below 32F but thawed out **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
03A-05-5
52
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic pesto butter 2/1 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic pesto butter 70F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, cream, non dairy milks **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine chute and interior door **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked by large coffee maker **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Arugula salad with smoked salmon Salmone pizza **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. chlorine and quat **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Employee on duty, no proof of food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn/hanging Cracked/chipped plastic Cambro 1/3 pan **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor side deck seating **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soups walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upright freezer, below 32F but thawed out **Warning**
03A-05-5
22
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat corrected to 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area
31B-02-4
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. Employees with no food handler training
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken dated freeze date 9/23 in reach in cooler
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.blue substance
41-17-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.additional 30+ seats
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Salad cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bisque in walk in cooler dated 9/27, old label per operator
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door
35B-03-4
41
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese spread and tzaziki 47F and 48F sitting above Bain Marie containers, cooler next to oven. Operator discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: In 32 oz plastic containers sitting in 1/6 pans, Bain Marie sandwich cooler turkey 51F, ham 47F. Operator discarded. other cooler temperatures 41-43F **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Adding dish machine; removed three compartment sink in pizza area; rearranged equipment. Moved handsink from west side of building to gelato area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. - double cooler in sandwich area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream and prep area with handsink and prep sink removed from front counter area. Prep sink removed next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
74
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Lobster 45F, turkey 46F. Mozzarella 47F. Lobster 48F, deli meat 45F. In double prep cooler - in double cooler below oven, Swiss, provolone, butter 51F, blue cheese 52F. See stop sale. In cooler overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meatballs 12/30 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - Along inside of bar, 20+ - in cabinet underneath soda machine, 10+ on left side, 5+ on right side. - on single service shelving, 6+ droppings on unused equipment - 2 under three compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Paw prints in flour and plastic shavings with chew marks on lid, plastic container with labeled semolina **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream and prep area with handsink and prep sink removed from front counter area. Prep sink removed next to ice machine **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Turkey sliced deli meat dated 12/31 marked with frozen date in reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine chute **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom next to ice machine **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in the floor/baseboards to crawl space under building at front counter and prep area **Warning**
35B-04-4
33
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - wooden pizza peels - pizza screens - Mecnosud mixer - interior pizza cooler - interior microwave - interior ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance/slime **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Microwave **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
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. New employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler gaskets torn/hanging. Cooler below conveyer toaster/oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side drive thru door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage shed at the back of the parking area. Unused equipment, Togo containers, other items, rodent droppings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No droppings **Time Extended**
33-34-4
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 2 on prep table under slicer - 1 in cabinet under soda machine **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open Dino nuggets, cooked chicken, open Brie **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - wooden pizza peels - pizza screens - Mecnosud mixer - interior pizza cooler - interior microwave - interior ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance/slime **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. New employees with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Thawed turkey dated with frozen date in reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-04-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pizza area **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead flies present. 1 on top of oven. 2 on floor **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler gaskets torn/hanging. Cooler below conveyer toaster/oven **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Gelato mix stored in restroom marked "out of order" **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing water/residue in cabinet under soda machine and espresso maker **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side drive thru door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage shed at the back of the parking area. Unused equipment, Togo containers, other items, rodent droppings. **Warning**
33-34-4
23
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior microwave - interior pizza cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips do not change color in sanitizer solution **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Soups made on Friday **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Diagonally across from ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Single service/dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy debris, walk in cooler shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Soups in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe' Paradiso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe' Paradiso on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe' Paradiso?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caffe' Paradiso.
How does Caffe' Paradiso compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Caffe' Paradiso most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Caffe' Paradiso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe' Paradiso have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caffe' 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 Caffe' Paradiso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe' Paradiso is inspected around five times per year on average.
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