DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFFE' PARADISO

115 Flagler Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10806923

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn/hanging Cracked/chipped plastic Cambro 1/3 pan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Salad cooler gaskets **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor side deck seating Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine chute and interior door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796858

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn/hanging Cracked/chipped plastic Cambro 1/3 pan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Salad cooler gaskets **Time Extended**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor side deck seating Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upright freezer, below 32F but thawed out Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic pesto butter 70F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: pizza by the slice **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine chute and interior door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Arugula salad with smoked salmon Salmone pizza Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995131

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn/hanging Cracked/chipped plastic Cambro 1/3 pan Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor side deck seating Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Soups walk in cooler Warning
  • 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upright freezer, below 32F but thawed out Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic pesto butter 2/1 Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic pesto butter 70F 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, cream, non dairy milks Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Interior ice machine chute and interior door Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked by large coffee maker Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Arugula salad with smoked salmon Salmone pizza Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. chlorine and quat Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Employee on duty, no proof of food handler training Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza area Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738249

  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.additional 30+ seats
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Salad cooler
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bisque in walk in cooler dated 9/27, old label per operator
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat corrected to 300 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area
  • 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. Employees with no food handler training
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken dated freeze date 9/23 in reach in cooler
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.blue substance

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634281

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. - double cooler in sandwich area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese spread and tzaziki 47F and 48F sitting above Bain Marie containers, cooler next to oven. Operator discarded Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: In 32 oz plastic containers sitting in 1/6 pans, Bain Marie sandwich cooler turkey 51F, ham 47F. Operator discarded. other cooler temperatures 41-43F **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Adding dish machine; removed three compartment sink in pizza area; rearranged equipment. Moved handsink from west side of building to gelato area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592750

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream and prep area with handsink and prep sink removed from front counter area. Prep sink removed next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: violations cited on inspection 3/18/24 - must be complied within 60 days of that inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592755

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. - double cooler in sandwich area Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese spread and tzaziki 47F and 48F sitting above Bain Marie containers, cooler next to oven. Operator discarded Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on 3 menu items Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Adding dish machine; removed three compartment sink in pizza area; rearranged equipment. Moved handsink from west side of building to gelato area. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591993

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream and prep area with handsink and prep sink removed from front counter area. Prep sink removed next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441849

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine chute Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom next to ice machine Warning
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in the floor/baseboards to crawl space under building at front counter and prep area Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meatballs 12/30 Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - Along inside of bar, 20+ - in cabinet underneath soda machine, 10+ on left side, 5+ on right side. - on single service shelving, 6+ droppings on unused equipment - 2 under three compartment sink Admin Complaint
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Paw prints in flour and plastic shavings with chew marks on lid, plastic container with labeled semolina Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Lobster 45F, turkey 46F. Mozzarella 47F. Lobster 48F, deli meat 45F. In double prep cooler - in double cooler below oven, Swiss, provolone, butter 51F, blue cheese 52F. See stop sale. In cooler overnight per operator. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream and prep area with handsink and prep sink removed from front counter area. Prep sink removed next to ice machine Warning
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Turkey sliced deli meat dated 12/31 marked with frozen date in reach in cooler Warning

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441269

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler gaskets torn/hanging. Cooler below conveyer toaster/oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side drive thru door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage shed at the back of the parking area. Unused equipment, Togo containers, other items, rodent droppings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No droppings **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - wooden pizza peels - pizza screens - Mecnosud mixer - interior pizza cooler - interior microwave - interior ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance/slime Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Microwave **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **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. New employees with no food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359438

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pizza area Warning
  • 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead flies present. 1 on top of oven. 2 on floor Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler gaskets torn/hanging. Cooler below conveyer toaster/oven Warning
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Gelato mix stored in restroom marked "out of order" Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing water/residue in cabinet under soda machine and espresso maker Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side drive thru door Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage shed at the back of the parking area. Unused equipment, Togo containers, other items, rodent droppings. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat walk in cooler Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 2 on prep table under slicer - 1 in cabinet under soda machine 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. Open Dino nuggets, cooked chicken, open Brie Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - wooden pizza peels - pizza screens - Mecnosud mixer - interior pizza cooler - interior microwave - interior ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance/slime Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 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. New employees with no food handler training Warning
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Thawed turkey dated with frozen date in reach in cooler Warning