Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen)

1590 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Other

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen)'s 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed gallon of milk not date mark stored inside walk in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed incorrect test strips (chlorine) used for sanitizer bucket quat ammonia.

16-32-5

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked has pico stored inside.

14-16-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash cans provided near the hand wash sink located prep kitchen.

33-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cod unthawing in standing water inside prep sink.

06-01-5

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand wash sink, Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting used on the prep table has yellow stains left on the surface, recommend to replace or resurface.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed four water filters attached to ice machine has no label when inspected.

29-28-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with open beverage underneath the prep table, Chef removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near the hand wash sink.

33-38-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen)?

Across the inspection record, “no waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen).

How does Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) 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 Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paradiso 37 (Basement Prep Kitchen) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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