Paradise Sweets

709 Gulf Way Ste 100, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Paradise Sweets appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Paradise Sweets is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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. 2% milk in reach in cooler opened 2-19 no date mark. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.knife and metal bowl in hand sink in prep area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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 hired 11 months ago no employee training.

53B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris interior. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 2 door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer near hand sink.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights in rear storage area not shielded.

38-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth out on reach in freezer in dish area. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shelled eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Employee moved raw shelled eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixers at counter for milk shakes soiled. Employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to coffee grinder in prep area.

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on upright Everest cooler in counter area.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In opened Coffee flavor Syrups stored in restroom. Employee moved to rear storage area. no cross contamination observed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at 75F. Employee removed the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unopened Single service cups and napkins stored in restroom. No cross contamination observed. Employee moved items to shelf in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black mold like debris.

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise Sweets on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paradise Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradise Sweets.

How does Paradise Sweets compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Paradise Sweets most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Paradise Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paradise Sweets have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paradise Sweets 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 Sweets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Sweets is inspected around two times per year on average.

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