ANNES PARADISE TAKEOUT & CATERING RESTAURANT INC

2428 N SR 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10840364

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bulk cornmeal.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots stored directly on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 29-13-4:Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Observed condensation drain line in walk in cooler leaking above food storage area.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Only sanitizer.
  • 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. Per operator, the turkey, chicken, beef, observed in walk in cooler made 24-36 hours prior, no date marks. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked found on various food items found in walk in cooler from 03/24/2025. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 16-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle cup used to dispense raw cornmeal at dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on floor in kitchen underneath cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 2 live roaches in dishwashing area underneath utensils stand. -Observed approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen underneath food preparation table. -Observed 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on clean food container. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath cooking equipment at cookline. Cookline located next to dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, 1 live roach crawling on floor at front line wait station, 1 live roach crawling on food preparation table in kitchen, 2 live roaches found underneath food preparation table in kitchen and 1 live roach found behind cooking equipment at cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked found on various food items found in walk in cooler from 03/24/2025. **Time Extended**
  • 16-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle cup used to dispense raw cornmeal at dry storage. Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach in dishwashing area underneath utensils storage shelves. Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed chef with engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers and utensils without sanitizing. Advise operator to set up 3 compartment sink in the correct order. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on floor in kitchen underneath cooking equipment. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on shelves under food preparation tables. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked legume, turkey and chicken stored in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 2 live roaches in dishwashing area underneath utensils stand. -Observed approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen underneath food preparation table. -Observed 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on clean food container. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath cooking equipment at cookline. Cookline located next to dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. 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. -Observed no date mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. Warning
  • 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located by rear kitchen exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of small freezer chest in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of round foil take out containers stored on the floor in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food corn meal. Warning
  • 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 cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse a stainless steel bowl without sanitizing three component sink was filled with dirty dishes. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cabbage stored on walk-in cooler floor. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located by rear kitchen exit. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of small freezer chest in storage area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of round foil take out containers stored on the floor in storage area. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee speaking on cellphone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over box of whole tomatoes in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked turkey in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the floor and baseboard behind prep tables in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on the floor underneath reach in cooler located in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind the steam table in table in the kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on prep table shelf in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind freezer chest in the kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding) per employee held out of temperature less than 4 hour. Not portion or prep today. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Styrofoam cup stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter and unisex bathroom. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509698

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn meal
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2017 Repeat Violation
  • 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 purse stored on dry storage rack next to walk in cooler employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer chest 2 containers of meat and 1 container of fish.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 less than 60 days
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in thermometer reading 70F. All products were at proper temperature.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink cover by a piece of wood used as a shelf.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwashing to rinse a wiping cloth.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at front counter and kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376277

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 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 bag under prep table opposite togo containers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of fruit champagne on floor in storage area. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop bucket.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table next to Togo items. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone and then engage in peeling plantains without washing hands.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator bulletin Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Observed no paper towels in bathroom located in rear of kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site