Paraiso Tropical

4715 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Paraiso Tropical three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Paraiso Tropical's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored in hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat stew not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe outside onto ground.

29-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paraiso Tropical last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paraiso Tropical on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Paraiso Tropical compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Paraiso Tropical most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Paraiso Tropical's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paraiso Tropical have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paraiso Tropical 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 Paraiso Tropical inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paraiso Tropical is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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