Paradise Bagel & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Paradise Bagel & Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Holmes Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over bagged liquid bagged eggs in reach-in cooler located next to steps. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink not at proper minimum strength. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham at 50F, sliced turkey 50F, milk 50F, cream cheese 50F. Operator stated the door had been open. Operator moved all items to freezer to rapidly bring down the temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen with dried food particles. Operator was in the process of cleaning slicer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
50
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator put identifiers on menus during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-in coolers without ambient thermometers.
05-09-4
82
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip in kitchen over food prep surface. Operator discarded strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over sliced ham. Operator moved as salmon to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Crystal T. and Michelle L. With expired food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to go containers in back area on chest freezer not inverted. Operator inverted to-go containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Salmonella over sliced ham and sliced turkey. Operator moved Salmon to the bottom of refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter on counter across from oven at 74F. Operator discarded butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on counter across from oven at 74F. Operator discarded butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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.Printed copies for operator, signed by employees. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
58
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee at cash register exchanged money and used hand antiseptic and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and clove use. Employee washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-01-4
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. Observed no clean up procedures for vomit and diarrhea. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy.
11-27-4
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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and printed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
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. Observed Chicken soup date marked 3/19/23. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge stated It was frozen on 3/19/23 and pulled from Reach in cooler on 3/30/23 and date marked accordingly.
02C-08-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in front kitchen area ceiling soiled with dust and grease.
36-34-5
64
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning fluid spray bottles stored next to clean utensils next to hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese and sliced ham in reach in cooler at storage area. Operator placed cheese and ham on the shelf over the eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spinach cream cheese has a date mark on lid from 7/19. Operator stated that it is old marking, product was prepared on 8/16 operator place new marking on lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 67F. Per operator cream cheese has been held on room temperature for less than two hours. Per operator cream cheese is held on time , and they do not keep it more than 4 hours. Per operator it get used in 4 hours, or discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. **Warning**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored on the hand washing sink. Operator removed the tray . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed name of employee written with marker over other name. **Warning**
53B-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Bagel & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Bagel & Cafe on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Bagel & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paradise Bagel & Cafe.
How does Paradise Bagel & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Paradise Bagel & Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Paradise Bagel & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Bagel & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paradise Bagel & Cafe 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 Paradise Bagel & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Bagel & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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