Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Margate sits at 80, putting Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1.Approximately 3 live roaches seen crawling on employee medicine and personal cups on employee section of dry storage rack at entrance to kitchen . 2.Approximately 5 live roaches seen crawling inside of non working black two door reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. 3.Approximately 3 live roaches seen crawling on bag of rice at dry storage area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 1.Observed at time of call back inspection ,one live roach crawling on wall next to hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen. 2.Observed at time of call back inspection two live roaches seen crawling in the groove of door behind dry storage rack at entrance to kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet leaking when pipe is opened. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect landing on wall next to three compartment sink. PIC killed fly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (99F - Hot Holding) on preparation table across from steam table. PIC educated about proper hot holding temperature. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle foil container used to portion flour in kitchen. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food item stored with restaurant food items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle not stored above salt in salt in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above and next to ready to eat meat in reach in cooler. PIC informed about proper storage. **Warning**
08B-17-4
61
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (50-53F - Cooling); rice and peas (47-51F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler since 9:00pm last night 02/27/2024. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over green onions in magali reach in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (50-53F - Cooling); rice and peas (47-51F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler since 9:00pm last night 02/27/2024.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white rice (50-53F - Cooling); rice and peas (47-51F - Cooling) stored in deep covered hotel pans in reach in refrigerator.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door missing from 6 burner stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed lemonade in styrofoam cups in self serving refrigerator.
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
45
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables in freezer chest. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Marie J Chavanne stated that she and her husband did not pass the test and have to retake the test. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to Kenmore refrigerator. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and corn . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind prep tables floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on top of hose in the mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Jun 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (55°-66°F - Cold Holding); mac and cheese (52°-62°F - Cold Holding) in 3 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator foods were in cooler more than 4 hours. Foods were not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer in kitchen. Reviewed proper separation with operator. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (55°-66°F - Cold Holding); mac and cheese (52°-62°F - Cold Holding) in 3 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator foods were in cooler more than 8 hours. Foods were not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked chicken and cooked macaroni and cheese not date marked. Reviewed proper date marking with operator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door glass refrigerator in kitchen not properly cold holding foods 41°F or below.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at 3 door reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in 3 compartment sink at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum tin container with no handle in flour container in kitchen.
14-01-5
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant.
How does Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant 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 Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sterlin's Paradise Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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