Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
35
Score
Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar has been inspected nine times since 2023. Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Englewood restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed an employee handle an orange slice as a garnish and place on the rim of a glass behind the bar. Educated the employee on when bare hand contact is permitted. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by plastic containers stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer in the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the strainer. Observed an employee fill a pitcher with water from the handwashing sink in the server station nearest the ladies room. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee containers stored on food preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gasket for the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of flour tortillas stored on the floor in the beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth underneath a cutting board used to prep onions near the entrance to the kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed multiple missing handwashing signs at hand sinks throughout the restaurant.
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor in the server station located at the back of the dining area near the ladies room.
36-64-5
Basic - Self-closing device on employee bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods stored uncovered in the dry storage shed in back of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
35
Feb 18, 2026
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. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on top of the dishwasher. The operator properly labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water for the handwashing sink in the employee restroom turned off. The current water temperature is 76F. Observed the hot water for the handwashing in the kitchen turned off. The current water temperature in 73F.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a build-up of residue on the microwave door handles. Observed a build-up of residue on the reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a door gasket in disrepair for the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of flour tortillas stored on the floor of the keg walk on cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken at the employee restroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the end of the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods stored uncovered in an outside storage area.
08B-12-5
47
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Observed operator correcting immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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 milk in reach in cooler not date marked. Observed operator dating milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with food debris on blade. Observed operator removing remove, and clean properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on low boy and reach in cooler at make table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea/ Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in server ally, black mold like substance around where nozzles connect to soda dispenser. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on low boy reach in cooler, soiled gaskets. Observed operator removing cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed Chef washing, rinsing, and sanitizing can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside tops of microwaves with food debris on them. Observed Chef cleaning and sanitizing insides of microwaves **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets on reach in low boys in kitchen. Observed Operator cleaning gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed insides of reach in coolers with food debris build up on them. Observed Chef starting to clean and sanitize them. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Observed license renewed for December 1st 2024 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed 3 buckets of silverware that were mixed with handles up and food contact surfaces up. Observed operator having staff correct properly **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine not dispensing chemical to sanitize. Observed operator shutting down dish machine, setting up 3 compartment sinks, calling dish repair man, and not using machine until warranted fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in bar, hand washing sink being used as a dump sink with a strainer in it. Observed operator removing strainer from hand sink and taking it to dish in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle in pass thru window in kitchen. Observed operator removing water bottle and putting it into office area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers through out kitchen. Observed operator explaining the importance to employee to have stickers removed completely. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
74
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar.
How does Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar 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 Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paraiso Mexican Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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