Caffe Paradiso
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
70
Score
Caffe Paradiso has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Caffe Paradiso's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler at time of inspection
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not dated at time of inspection.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
70
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Spoke with chef about marking last date of sale.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee rep over drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 prep counter. Employee removed phone during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hoods soiled with dust and grease at time of inspection n
36-50-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards are grooved in kitchen at time of inspection.
14-09-4
58
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over diced garlic and multiple items in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly on rack in walk in cooler. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01C-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on slicer in kitchen. Operator relocated at to time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Fan leaking on to top rack in walk in cooler.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on slicer in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
37
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not labeled with last date of sale. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves on cutting boards in kitchen during inspection.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle stored in reach in during inspection. Operator labeled pan and placed all drinks in during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease, food debris on wall next to stove top under hoods in kitchen.
36-27-5
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Spoke with operator about correct way to keep tags **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen - Can opener soiled with food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags in bag not kept in order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottles on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind reach in cooler in kitchen
36-73-4
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, cutting boards , slicers slicer and can opener corrected on site **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mircowave **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Paradiso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Paradiso on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Paradiso?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Caffe Paradiso.
How does Caffe Paradiso compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Caffe Paradiso most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Caffe Paradiso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Paradiso have averaged around six 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 two times per year on average.
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