PARADISE DELI & GRILL
Food safety records indicate PARADISE DELI & GRILL in CAPE CORAL has 7 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2378 SURFSIDE BLVD #119, CAPE CORAL 33991
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919397
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen and walk-in cooler gaskets torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark label on grilled onions and grilled peppers. The owner changed date marking on grilled peppers and grilled onions during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Observed Employee reporting forms but not filled out by employees. The owner is assuring all personal read and fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 4/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10820259
- 32-07-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817138
- 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor in restroom. The owner cleaned paper off floor in restroom. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prime rib (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner moved prime rib and ham to another reach-in cooler across from cook line. Observed cold slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw haddock (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner moved all items into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10755816
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier and walk-in cooler gasket torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in door going into office.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine handwashing solution to strong the owner added water to correct the sanitizer strength. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822604
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The owner cleaned microwave during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474666
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The owner had ice machine cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication above prep table. The owner removed bottle of medication above prep table. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341856
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The ice bin was cleaned and wiped down during Inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.