PARADISE CAFE
4333 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets . Also observed accumulation of grease on most of the exterior surfaces of the kitchen equipments. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Most of the equipments are clean, but still some grease in between . **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee was working with food, then cleaning , and started working with food without washing his hands . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment is not in operation at the time of the CB . Employees only conducting cleaning activities. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: No food activity at the time of the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in coolers with ambient temperature of 49 F ( the one next to the cook line ) ; also observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 48 F ( in front of the cook line ) not keeping TCS food temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Reach in coolers were out of service with a sign indicating not to use it.
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease underneath and behind kitchen equipments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment is conducting cleaning . **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed excessive accumulation of grease and food residue inside the stove oven and the regular oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed still some grease in the oven. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets . Also observed accumulation of grease on most of the exterior surfaces of the kitchen equipments. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue inside Reach in cooler not in use located in front of the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Equipment was not in operation. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease and food residue on the walls. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee was working with food, then cleaning , and started working with food without washing his hands . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment is not in operation at the time of the CB . Employees only conducting cleaning activities.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed seven live roaches in the middle of the kitchen area crawling up a column located behind a prep table. Also observed three live roaches crawling on the floor in the dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed establishment is conducting cleaning and extermination, still 2 live roaches crawling on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
25
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed disposable container with no handle used to scoop flour. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease on equipment handles Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in coolers with ambient temperature of 49 F ( the one next to the cook line ) ; also observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 48 F ( in front of the cook line ) not keeping TCS food temperature. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches in the kitchen area on a shelf used to store bottles of sauce.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee disposable cup with coffee on the top of the toaster machine at the entrance of the kitchen. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease underneath and behind kitchen equipments. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed excessive accumulation of grease and food residue inside the stove oven and the regular oven. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets . Also observed accumulation of grease on most of the exterior surfaces of the kitchen equipments. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue inside Reach in cooler not in use located in front of the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease and food residue on the walls. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink located next to the oven. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on the prep table. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee was working with food, then cleaning , and started working with food without washing his hands . Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above bananas in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed seven live roaches in the middle of the kitchen area crawling up a column located behind a prep table. Also observed three live roaches crawling on the floor in the dry storage.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : sliced tomatoes (51 F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper hummus (51 F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding); half/half (54F - Cold Holding); egg whites (55F - Cold Holding); cheese pizza (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); steak (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding), all the food for more than 4 hrs as per employees. Food was discarded. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at 51 F left outside for around 15 minutes as per employee. Employee placed it in ice bath . Also observed sliced tomatoes (51 F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper hummus (51 F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding); half/half (54F - Cold Holding); egg whites (55F - Cold Holding); cheese pizza (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); steak (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding), all the food for more than 4 hrs as per employees. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed oatmeal 128 F left outside to cool down for 1 hr as per employee. Employee placed the oatmeal inside ice water bucket . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener . Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink with an empty pitcher inside. Employee moved it immensely. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towel at the hand sink located in the kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at lobby bar hand sink . Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located next to the ice machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 25 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelving used for clean containers with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelving used for clean containers with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Natalis Garcia working in the kitchen for more than 3 months. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Rosa Martinez, Lianet Lopez . Jennie Etienne, Ana Rivas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located by the kitchen entrance door. Sign was placed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil covering underneath prep table.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Shelving used for clean containers with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed excessive accumulation of standing water inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall , behind the cooking equipments.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour ( as per employee) inside a plastic container with no label. Person in charge labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and continued working. Employee was request to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty above ready to eat shredded cheese inside reach in cooler . Employee reorganized the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed different water connections with missing backflow preventers .
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat and chlorine test kits to check sanitizer concentration. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee wished it immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Natalis Garcia working in the kitchen for more than 3 months.
- 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. Missing employee reporting agreement for
- 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. Rosa Martinez, Lianet Lopez . Jennie Etienne, Ana Rivas.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at kitchen dishwasher machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at cook line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean container not properly air dried at shelf across from cook line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at dishwasher next to 3 compartment machine. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned them during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed across from 3 compartment sink.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over orange juice at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 raw shell egg cracked at walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quat test strip expired on 05-23.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee clean it up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on the kitchen ceiling .
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler not in good repair with ambient temperature of 45 F.
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature inside the prep sink . Employee placed the chicken under cold running water.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both coolers . Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license from DBPR since 10/1/2023. Admin Complaint
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server coming with dirty dishes , then handling food without washing her hands . Employee was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Employee washed it immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink was blocked by a cart at the entrance . Employee guaranteed access moving the cart.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 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 cooked chicken without date marking. Cooked Chicken from Saturday 12/9/23.
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed expired boiler certificates since FL 130111 exp 7/22/2023 and 124882 since 6/3/2023.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Phone: (305) 532-3311
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(45 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 10:00 PM
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