Paradise Grille
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
Paradise Grille has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Paradise Grille trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 48f, egg wash 46f, ice added to container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Staff adjusted chlorine now 50 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and soda box stored on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0PPM. Operator refilled sink and corrected to 50 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on kegerator reach-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach-in freezer u dear steam bin
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink leaking at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - bucket of pickles stored next to cleaners in dry storage area employee moved pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - open bag of raw fish over cooked turkey in reach in freezer - reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped cup of water in hand wash sink- reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - plastic wrap stored over the hand wash sink - employee removed item **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
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. Reviewed with manager .
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on cutting board - employee discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food ( bucket of pickles ) stored on floor in dry storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
43
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near north side door no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator and he displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in rear not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container removed from packaging. Employee labeled container of corn meal. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.
31B-04-4
86
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in dry storage area. Moved under shelf.
35A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw fish in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves in dry storage area, 4 rodent droppings under reach in deli cooler, 10 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler, 20 rodent dropping next freezer and reach in cooler, 8 rodent droppings next to open door to outside near cook line, 13 rodent droppings next to 3 compartment sink.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipes in dry storage area.
35A-18-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee over 60 days no employee training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with build up of food debris, Grier scoop soiled with build up of grease, cutting boards stained on reach in cooler, mold like debris on soda nozzles on fountain. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach on floor near ice machine.
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present.1 dead rodent under reach in cooler on cook line.
35A-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf over cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage with rub marks.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled with food debris and build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door nor self closing propped open. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage Pattie's in reach in freezer not in package laying on top of bagged foods.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket of water.
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
20
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into work put on gloves no hand wash. Employee educated to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish stored over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler. Employee moved potatoes to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in counter area near chest freezer no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of jalapeños on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, soda nozzles soiled with black mold like debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Fish spread opened 9/21 no date mark in reach in storage cooler. Employee dated spread. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2-1-2022 displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of jalapeños on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of water bottles in front counter area. Employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of sports drink and water stored on the floor in the front counter and in the rear storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open. Employee closed lids **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door propped open. Employee closed doors. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in front counter area.
29-49-6
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Grille on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Grille.
How does Paradise Grille compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Paradise Grille most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Paradise Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paradise Grille 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 Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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