The Paramount Grill

12 Sw 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Paramount Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up two times.

The Paramount Grill's latest score of 67 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran machine 3 times tested at 0ppm. **Warning**

22-41-4

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. Sausage links in reach in cooler opened 4 days ago.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven on the right side. Interior ice machine on white deflector plate. Employee started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line the gasket is torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between pipe and wall in kitchen.

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cooks line the middle door jam area is soiled. Behind gas burner handles on oven. Corners of dish machine are soiled. Employee started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen some tiles are stained yellow.

36-34-5

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salmon in reach in cooler cut 4 days earlier not date marked

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed acoustic drop ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on dry goods storage area rack.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.

42-01-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Paramount Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Paramount Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Paramount Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Paramount Grill.

How does The Paramount Grill compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Paramount Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Paramount Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Paramount Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Paramount Grill 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 The Paramount Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Paramount Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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