Mariscos El Paraiso

14164 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dover, FL 33527

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Mariscos El Paraiso four times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Restaurants in Dover average 81, so Mariscos El Paraiso trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public. **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line: queso fresco (71F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black garden hose connected to building **Warning**

29-04-4

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 - Several oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Severally oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

01C-05-4

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**

01C-02-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Felipe Gutierrez **Warning**

53A-01-7

53B-01-5

Mar 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Paraiso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Paraiso on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mariscos El Paraiso compare to other restaurants in Dover?

Mariscos El Paraiso most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Dover average of 81.

Has Mariscos El Paraiso's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Paraiso have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mariscos El Paraiso 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.

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