PARADISE CAFE
2400 South Ridgewood Avenue
Florida, 32119
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 1 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps between hood filters.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils not inverted near 3 compartment sink.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 0ppm) operator replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork ribs (57F - Cooling) at refrigerator. As per operator, product was prepared on the previous day. Discussed cooling parameters and proper procedures with operator.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over beef empanadas at reach in freezer, not in commercial packaging. Provided food storage hand out to operator.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork ribs (57F - Cooling) at refrigerator. As per operator, product was prepared on the previous day. Discussed cooling parameters and proper procedures with operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single service containers of salsa (68F - Cold Holding); sour cream (69F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. Operator removed excess containers and placed inside reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork ribs (57F - Cooling) in covered container at refrigerator.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Ofra Olivares Carranza expired on 8-21-18.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cutting boards with stains near 3 compartment sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).