EL PARAISO

EL PARAISO located in DOVER has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

8913 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/10/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13454375

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Pry three compartment sink
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

7/7/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10911286

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing food manager name and certificate umber on certificates

11/13/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8709407

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on make table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant current license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal with old commissary address.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags holding raw meats, masa dough, and cut onion and jalepenos
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee answer phone then rinsed hands and then started making order without changing gloves

4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8652596

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8444322

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-06-4:Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection to propane tanks Warning Priority: Basic
  • 51-36-1:Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed counter attached to mobile unit. Tires removed from unit as well. Hood exhaust locked in to wood frame Warning Priority: Basic
  • 28-20-4:High Priority - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - Observed: Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operating at 5118 Dr MLK BLVD plant city. Warning Priority: Intermediate

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8331363

Met Inspection Standards

3 int

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes in sink
  • 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in refrigerator