Paradise Found
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Paradise Found, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Paradise Found's latest score of 41 falls below the Florida average of 72. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs are stored above unwashed potatoes. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan next to the grill sauerkraut (95F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan next to the grill, sauerkraut (95F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a stack of five gallon buckets in front of the hand washing sink in the dishwashing area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. There is one dead cockroach on the floor in the dry storage area, on the floor in the walk in cooler and on the floor by the dishwasher. Operator cleaned and mopped the areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are to go boxes in the service area that are stored with the food contact surface up and exposed.
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plate inside a container of rice in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the plate. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is an unsecured carbon dioxide tank in the back storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There are multiple stained, damaged and hanging ceiling tiles in the indoor dining area.
36-32-5
41
Nov 14, 2025
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. In a ice bath in in the expeditor's station, coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Operator submerged the container of coleslaw into the ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.an employee filled a water pitcher in the hand washing sink on the cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The left hand door gasket on the reach in cooler by the deep fryer is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is an ice scoop on the drain rack at the soda station in the servers area and on top of the ice machine in the office. Both ice scoops cleaned and put into proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
64
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Numerous employees have not signed their employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There are numerous employees with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both the hot and cold water are shut off at the hand washing sink in the dishwashing area.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl inside a pan of cooked pasta in the reach in cooler next to the stove. Operator removed the bowl.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank in the service area at the back of the kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk in freezer around and under the blower housing.
14-69-4
58
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl inside a container of bread crumbs inside a non operational make table in the cold food area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a large buildup of ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer in the back right corner.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. There are knives, tongs and a spatula stored in sanitizer solution on the cook line. Operated removed the utensils from the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the service area there is a container of forks stored food contact surface up. Operator inverted the forks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed out the old sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, operator had employees begin reading and signing the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the pantry area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris and scale on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the men's restroom.
31B-04-4
61
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. On an empty shelf in the dry storage area there are 8 rodent droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a water pitcher on top of the hot water faucet of the hand washing sink on the cook line. Operator removed the water pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both the chlorine and quaternary test kits have been soaked and are unserviceable. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The plastic lid of the floour bin is broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. On the cook line there are knives stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed the knives from the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-18-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine in the dishwasher or quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. There is a pitcher in the flour container with the handle below the surface of the flour. Operator removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of flour in dry storage. Operator labeled the flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in freezer in the middle of the floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Found last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Found on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Found?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Found.
Has Paradise Found's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paradise Found have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paradise Found 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.
How often is Paradise Found inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Found is inspected around three times per year on average.
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