Paradise Latin Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
47
Score
Paradise Latin Grill has been inspected eight times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to seven violations.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Paradise Latin Grill on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar filled with drink caps, lemons and straws.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzle soiled with black substance at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In use small white cutting board on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer on cooks line.
14-36-5
47
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 Employees at the time of inspection. Operator came during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Three new hires not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of pumpkin soup I'm reach-in freezer not date marked. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue and purple chemical on cart at bar no label and at ware-washing area. Operator labeled as degreaser and surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind trash can at triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust at back of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse stored on cases of beer at ware-washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on make-table cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.
10-20-4
32
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
90
May 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar without label
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vent in dry food storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls snide the sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men employee bathrooms
32-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Latin Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradise Latin Grill.
How does Paradise Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Paradise Latin Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Paradise Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paradise Latin Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paradise Latin Grill 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 Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Latin Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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