Paradise Deli & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Paradise Deli & Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Paradise Deli & Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat potatoes in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the shelled eggs on bottom shelf under the cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in office.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go try's above reach-in cooler not inverted. The owner inverted plastic to go try's above reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed Employee reporting forms but not filled out by employees. The owner is assuring all personal read and fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen and walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark label on grilled onions and grilled peppers. The owner changed date marking on grilled peppers and grilled onions during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prime rib (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner moved prime rib and ham to another reach-in cooler across from cook line. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw haddock (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner moved all items into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
58
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine handwashing solution to strong the owner added water to correct the sanitizer strength. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in door going into office.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier and walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
70
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication above prep table. The owner removed bottle of medication above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The owner had ice machine cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in container of eggs. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from deep frier.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of red potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. The owner removed containers of red potatoes from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front counter reach-in cooler. The owner removed open drink from front counter reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Deli & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Deli & Grill on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Deli & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Paradise Deli & Grill.
How does Paradise Deli & Grill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Paradise Deli & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Paradise Deli & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Deli & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paradise Deli & Grill 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 Paradise Deli & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Deli & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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