PARADIGM CINEMAS

1820 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753220

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753111

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752576

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep area; White Frigidaire freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; -Front Counter; 11 rodent droppings on floor in corner next to slushy and fountain drink station. Front Counter; -15 Rodent droppings on floor under front counter -5 rodent droppings on floor under nacho holding station. Kitchen; -5 rodent droppings on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. -8 rodent droppings on floor next to single service storage self in kitchen. Theater room 3; -Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor along wall and rows. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Theater room 1; Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind screen curtain, operator cleaned and sanitized area at time of inspection.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752333

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep area; White Frigidaire freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; -Front Counter; 11 rodent droppings on floor in corner next to slushy and fountain drink station. Front Counter; -15 Rodent droppings on floor under front counter -5 rodent droppings on floor under nacho holding station. Kitchen; -5 rodent droppings on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. -8 rodent droppings on floor next to single service storage self in kitchen. Theater room 3; -Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor along wall and rows. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994809

  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area - small silver reach in. Prep area - white Frigidaire freezer. Front counter - chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided certificate from Always Food Safe Company. Only certificates issued by Always Food Safe Company, LLC that make reference to HMCS Education Programs are acceptable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed same. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775355

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around ice machine. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area - small silver reach in. Prep area - white Frigidaire freezer. Front counter - chest freezer. Warning
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk - per operator opened 5 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided certificate from Always Food Safe Company. Only certificates issued by Always Food Safe Company, LLC that make reference to HMCS Education Programs are acceptable. Warning
  • 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 beef - per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8693851

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Sink in ladies room clogged. Standing water.
  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Urinals in mens room not clean.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of debris under front counter and in dishroom.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water. Operator drained, cleaned and sanitized. Stored scoops dry until water is turned on continuously. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed stand up freezer with food buildup on bottom.
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Two of the four toilets in ladies room out of service.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tubes of caulk stored on food prep countertop. Operator relocated to tools only bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue chemical. Operator labeled glass cleaner.

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8621993

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 Reach in freezers - upper freezer - pizza unit. - tall Frigidaire in prep area - tall unit in storage room. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat potatoes skins and ready to eat fries - white tall reach in. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk - black reach in - per operator opened 6 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Magic Chef - Cooked beef - per operator cooked 3 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. International Food Service Executives Association. Establishment has sign in sheet - no original certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in prep area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374575

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food prep room - under and around all shelving. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat beef/chicken empanadas. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ice machine room.