EL PARAISO DEL MARISCO

EL PARAISO DEL MARISCO has 4 health inspections on file for its ORLANDO location, with an overall rating of 1.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8421 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida, 32809
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817396

  • 05-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer front side by side wait station, over under by ware wash, glass reach in cooler, - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Ceiling tiles cook line damaged, outer layer peeling off. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker handles broken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing/damaged at grease trap - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by make table Operaotr provided paper towels Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **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. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle back storage not labeled with chemical - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880305

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of left microwave
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelf that is over the two microwaves
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Bottom interior of freezer in whitefridge/freezer combo -bottom interior of clear door vegetable cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator. Immediately moved to bottom cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895221

  • 05-04-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. No ambient thermometer front side by side wait station, over under by ware wash, glass reach in cooler,
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Ceiling tiles cook line damaged, outer layer peeling off.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker handles broken Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing/damaged at grease trap
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by make table Operaotr provided paper towels 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
  • 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. Provided operator with form. Employees signed form during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle back storage not labeled with chemical

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694917

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both rice cookers missing handle.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in back of kitchen has gap at bottom and middle of door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in back of kitchen.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in back of kitchen.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused stove in storage area.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has four way splitter, needs a vacuum breaker for each.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to make table.