Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery

73 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery, the earliest from 2022. Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery was last inspected on Jun 13, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 13, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificate not complete. Operator finished filling out form **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked with water dispenser. Operator moved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Employee working read, print, signed, and date form **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Bin of forks not presented handles were only touched. Operator organized forks **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used as scoop in rice bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice machine in dry storage.

33-31-5

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 5, 2022

Complaint Full

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - All items less than 4 hrs Cold Holding 45-48F: chicken curry, oxtails, and cheddar cheese. (some items taken out to reheat a portion and refrigerator door constantly kept open to grab/put trays in/out of unit). Other items clocked at 43F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Yellow plantains 98F at front. Advised to hot hold in steam table or use time plan for 4 hrs. Paperwork given. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-15-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Shopping bags used for portions of cooked meat in reach in freezer in kitchen.

14-31-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - Beef Patties in hot box at front (less than 4 hrs). Advised to track time.

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Utensils in sink at front. Operator removed items. Advised to make sink accessible at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Clocked at 82F, operator removed from water and put new clean utensils next to rice warmers at front. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery on file is from Jun 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery.

How does Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery 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 Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Paradise Restaurant and Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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