PARADISE PIZZA
PARADISE PIZZA maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in CAPE CORAL. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
842 Lafayette Street
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478616
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 7/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899119
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease in corner underneath three compartment sink.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped ham, sliced tomatoes, and prepped items not covered in walk in cooler.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 22-41-4: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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh garlic in oil 85F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed garlic in oil in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm.
Inspection Date: 1/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882469
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
- 53B-14-5: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.
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882252
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723932
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink behind establishment was removed. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 4/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632262