Paradise Food Catering

12485 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
Catering
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Paradise Food Catering has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Orlando restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro lined with paper towel at lo boy reach in cooler
14-86-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to the right of exit door at back of kitchen
36-24-5
78
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2024, operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In kitchen sandwhich make table
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Apr 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1.Hole around pipes over flat top 2. In 2 Storage areas
36-32-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Food Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise Food Catering on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paradise Food Catering?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradise Food Catering.

How does Paradise Food Catering compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Paradise Food Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.

Has Paradise Food Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Food Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paradise Food Catering 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 Food Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Food Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.