Paradise Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Paradise Pizza appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Paradise Pizza is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink behind establishment was removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill containers. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant, meatballs, and lasagna not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line and walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated dust on fan guard in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
67
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. Observed chlorine concentration 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold, chopped ham 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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 completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sliding door reach in cooling at cook line.
05-09-4
52
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen entrance used as dump sink. Operator educated employee regarding hand wash sink only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator has work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
78
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over bags of French fries.
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing areas. Observed paint on wall in dishwash area peeling.
36-30-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed metal tray of raw ground beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Pizza on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Pizza.
How does Paradise Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Paradise Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Paradise Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paradise Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paradise Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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