El Paraiso

14670 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dover, FL 33527

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Paraiso eight times, with records going back to 2022. El Paraiso was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.

El Paraiso's latest score of 90 sits above the Dover average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Pry three compartment sink

36-17-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing food manager name and certificate umber on certificates

53B-10-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

28-20-4

Intermediate - Observed: Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operating at 5118 Dr MLK BLVD plant city. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

51-22-4

Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection to propane tanks **Warning** Priority: Basic

51-06-4

Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed counter attached to mobile unit. Tires removed from unit as well. Hood exhaust locked in to wood frame **Warning** Priority: Basic

51-36-1

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in refrigerator

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes in sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.

28-09-5

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Put in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, cooked meats

02C-02-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

25-32-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over vegetables

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats

02C-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paraiso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paraiso on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paraiso?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Paraiso.

How does El Paraiso compare to other restaurants in Dover?

El Paraiso most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dover average of 81.

Has El Paraiso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paraiso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Paraiso 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 El Paraiso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Paraiso is inspected around two times per year on average.

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