El Paraiso Del Marisco
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
47
Score
Public records show four inspections at El Paraiso Del Marisco stretching back to 2024. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain food at sink located on the cook line. Educated management. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located between the reach in coolers. Management added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher removed for cleaning unable to check.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler. Management added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ambient air thawing mussels, fish, shrimp and cooked packaged items. Management placed in cooler to finish thawing. Other meats and fish thawing in standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Burner stove in storage area.
33-31-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Management removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
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Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by make table Operaotr provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle back storage not labeled with chemical - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Ceiling tiles cook line damaged, outer layer peeling off. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker handles broken **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing/damaged at grease trap - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer front side by side wait station, over under by ware wash, glass reach in cooler, - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
05-04-4
50
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by make table Operaotr provided paper towels **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
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. Employees signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle back storage not labeled with chemical
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker handles broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer front side by side wait station, over under by ware wash, glass reach in cooler,
05-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Ceiling tiles cook line damaged, outer layer peeling off.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing/damaged at grease trap
36-17-5
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Sep 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has four way splitter, needs a vacuum breaker for each.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to make table.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both rice cookers missing handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in back of kitchen has gap at bottom and middle of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in back of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in back of kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused stove in storage area.
33-31-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paraiso Del Marisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paraiso Del Marisco on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paraiso Del Marisco?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Paraiso Del Marisco.
How does El Paraiso Del Marisco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Paraiso Del Marisco most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Paraiso Del Marisco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paraiso Del Marisco have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Paraiso Del Marisco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Paraiso Del Marisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paraiso Del Marisco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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