Paradise Lakes Resort
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Paradise Lakes Resort has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Paradise Lakes Resort scores about where you'd expect for a Lutz restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with store food not marked in bar fridge. Operator relocated employee food to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior grease buildup
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board grooved
14-09-4
82
May 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On handles of reach in cooler next to fryers.
14-71-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of mushrooms and olives on dry storage shelves with foods to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen on cook line, soda guns soiled in both bars.
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. Heavy whipping cream opened 1-4 no date mark. Employee dated cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle in bar. Employee labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior-soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to single service take out containers. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in keg cooler in exterior bar area.
29-49-6
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.rug mats stored in hand washing sink at bar inside. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Enclosed beer in boxes stored in beer walk in cooler water dripping from the ceiling of beer walk in. **Repeat Violation**
08B-52-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat sun dried pesto employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 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. At 0ppm. Instructed employee to wash dishes in triple sink until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on line sausage (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); peppers (48F - Cold Holding) Employee states temperatures were 41F at 9am. Employee moved to different cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Heavy cream. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mats and dish in hand sink at bar. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
41
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled -Soda gun soiled outside bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Back dry storage now has no hand sink and has beer cooler, washer and dryer. Missing hand sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at outside bar soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Lakes Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Lakes Resort on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Lakes Resort?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Lakes Resort.
How does Paradise Lakes Resort compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Paradise Lakes Resort most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 79.
Has Paradise Lakes Resort's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Lakes Resort have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paradise Lakes Resort 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 Lakes Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Lakes Resort is inspected around three times per year on average.
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