LA PARADA CAFE RESTAURANT

LA PARADA CAFE RESTAURANT in ORLANDO has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Sand Lake Road
Florida, 38209
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13494966

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing tile and holes around pipes in dish area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in storage. Educated manager about ways to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table on cook line. Manager added thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans I stored next to make table. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located next to slicer. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water on Sink next to fryer . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (74F - 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. rice and beans (104F - Hot Holding) Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer Warning
  • 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 form and employees signed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer Repeat Violation 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. Flan in reach in cooler. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507255

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing tile and holes around pipes in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in storage. Educated manager about ways to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table on cook line. Manager added thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans I stored next to make table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located next to slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water on Sink next to fryer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **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. plantain (74F - Cold Holding); Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **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. rice and beans (104F - Hot Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **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. Provided form and employees signed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **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. Flan in reach in cooler. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10865624

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipe near mop sink Over triple sink Over hand sink located next to the prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **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. Coffee on prep table next to microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Hat, cell phones and purses stored on prep tables next to slicer,microwave, and other equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F multiple utensils. Spoons, spatulas, and tongs. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado in make table, cut with the sticker on it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 in make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemicals located On the counter next to clean dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer. Staff added soap. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Multiple squeeze bottles with orange substance at all hand sinks including restroom. Staff states it's soap. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845465

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipe near mop sink Over triple sink Over hand sink located next to the prep sink.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 under storage rack next to mop sink Admin Complaint
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table next to microwave.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat, cell phones and purses stored on prep tables next to slicer,microwave, and other equipment.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F multiple utensils. Spoons, spatulas, and tongs.
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink blocked with storage rack. Staff moved the rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado in make table, cut with the sticker on it.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 under storage rack located in the dish area. 2 on single use items on the shelf over triple sink. 1 on the floor in dish area Admin Complaint
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 in make table
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemicals located On the counter next to clean dishes.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer. Staff added soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Multiple squeeze bottles with orange substance at all hand sinks including restroom. Staff states it's soap.