BISTRO PARADISE RESTAURANT & BAR

737 N APOPKA VINELAND RD STE 100, ORLANDO 32818

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 7/17/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on top of counter next to equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler holding eggs. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. Manager wrote a sign. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Wings in reach in cooler. Staff covered. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) ambient in lower cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (56F - Cold Holding) From yesterday stated by staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: No eggs , beef sauce Pork 46F Rice 60F From yesterday in cooler Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (56F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: No eggs , beef sauce Pork 46F Rice 60F Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. legumes (101F - Hot Holding); black rice with peas (101F - Hot Holding. Less than 4 hours manager turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **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. beef in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8830164
2024-07-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 7/16/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on top of counter next to equipment.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler holding eggs.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area. Manager wrote a sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Wings in reach in cooler. Staff covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) ambient in lower cooler in kitchen.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (56F - Cold Holding) From yesterday stated by staff. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (56F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. legumes (101F - Hot Holding); black rice with peas (101F - Hot Holding. Less than 4 hours manager turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. beef in reach in cooler.
Food Inspector #8790237
2024-07-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 2/26/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff picked it up. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8615709
2024-02-26
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 2/20/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff picked it up. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall in the kitchen. 1 over triple sink. , manager killed Staff killed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Staff added. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8518756
2024-02-20
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/12/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table manager discarded. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on shelf. Manager turned them over Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **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. pork (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Out of the cooler less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sauce (113F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours . Manager turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **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. Beef in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8518485
2023-10-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/5/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage area
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage area
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans on shelf. Manager turned them over Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Out of the cooler less than 4 hours.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sauce (113F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours . Manager turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Beef in reach in cooler
Food Inspector #8355300
2023-10-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).