Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant's latest score of 41 falls below the Orlando average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Shredded chicken cooling since Monday with temperature of 50F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks , properly stored. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped ice in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for over easy eggs . Inspector provided printed copy and ask employee to post Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and lasagna , made during the weekend with no date marked,
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Masa ingredients in container no label
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by dish machine
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ensure stored over lasagna in reach in cooler . Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees with watches and bracelet
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs in oven handle , removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
41
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -birria (115F - Hot Holding). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on stove and reheated to 173F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice above stove was covered temp was 83F per operator they were trying to cool rice. 3hrs. Advised to immediately put on ice bath and in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee piece of cheese in cooler over customer food. Operator immediately removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persons
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked slate in pizza oven
14-11-5
47
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator found slit in hose and will have to order hose. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop and placed in container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water side not working in men's room **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler shelves rusted **Warning**
14-17-4
67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate in hand wash sink at register area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Facility using hospitality resource. Only one original document. The rest were copies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum bowls on cook line not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper plates by ice machine stored Next to bottle of closed bleach Pizza boxes on floor in dining room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Men's room hot water handle missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape balls over prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys in prep window. Bag on top of canned foods **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools on top of bag in box drink mix **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
47
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - One live roach on rolling rack at dry storage room. Employee killed and discarded roach. Advised to notify pest control. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - # 10 can of tomato sauce at dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - Clocked at 92F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. - Slight dust accumulation on ventilation hood. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - Aluminum to go trays above make table on top shelf. Employee inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
61
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant.
How does Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant 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 Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradiso Pizzeria Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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