Paradise Grill by D Wood
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
Paradise Grill by D Wood appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Marco Island restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. There is a mold like substance on the ice that has transferred from the ice maker. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are knives stored between the make tables on the cook line. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. There is a mold like substance on the ice that has transferred from the ice maker. See stop sale.
08B-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
64
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the single door reach in cooler by the ice machine there are nine 6 ounce portions of mahi mahi fully thawed while still inside commercial reduced oxygen packaging that is marked to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the single door reach in cooler by the ice machine there are nine 6 ounce portions of mahi mahi fully thawed while still inside commercial reduced oxygen packaging that is marked to be removed from packaging and thawed under refrigeration. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine.
22-20-5
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee picked up french fries and a frilled chicken sandwich with their bare hands. Educated operator and employee on proper handling of ready to eat foods. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the single door reach in cooler raw fish is stored over butter. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee picked up french fries and a frilled chicken sandwich with their bare hands. Educated operator and employee on proper handling of ready to eat foods. See stop sale.
09-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with a consumer advisory. Operator posted the advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The ice chute at the soda machine gas a mold like substance.
22-20-5
86
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the naked table in front of the deep fryer raw hamburger (46F - Cold Holding). Operator separated the hamburgers above the fill line in the pan to a separate pan and moved them to the lower section of the naked table. The hamburger below the fill line 42F cold holding. In the single door reach in cooler in the prep area, Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (46F - Cold Holding). Operator transferred time temperature control for safety foods to the double door reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
82
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a chemical spray bottle hanging from a rack over a container of flour. Operator moved the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee re-washed their hands using the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
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. Operator has not had employees complete the employee reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided the operator with a choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are wet wiping towels on the cook's line not stored inside sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the drink machine. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine and on the ice chute of the ice machine in the back kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Grill by D Wood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Grill by D Wood on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Grill by D Wood?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Grill by D Wood.
How does Paradise Grill by D Wood compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Paradise Grill by D Wood most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Paradise Grill by D Wood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paradise Grill by D Wood have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paradise Grill by D Wood 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 Grill by D Wood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Grill by D Wood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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