PARADISE GRILLE
900 Gulf Way
Florida, 33706
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee working with food. Manager provided hat and employee put it on. Corrected On-Site
- 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster enclosure damaged from storms.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler in prep area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of jalapeños and cheese sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over hot dogs. In reach in freezer open case. Employee moved hot dogs to top shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.hise bibb near front counter interior of kitchen no back flow preventer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pad in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed scratch pad. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reviewed with manager .
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on cutting board - employee discarded drink Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( bucket of pickles ) stored on floor in dry storage room
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - open bag of raw fish over cooked turkey in reach in freezer - reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - bucket of pickles stored next to cleaners in dry storage area employee moved pickles. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - plastic wrap stored over the hand wash sink - employee removed item Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped cup of water in hand wash sink- reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator and he displayed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in rear not sealed.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container removed from packaging. Employee labeled container of corn meal. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near north side door no back flow preventer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor near ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage and kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on side of flat top Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen doors to kitchen not self closing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Interior of pull down doors over windows soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in glue traps on floor of dry storage. Traps discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in cornmeal Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor near ice machine Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage and kitchen area Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on side of flat top Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior doors propped open to kitchen Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen doors to kitchen not self closing Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Interior of pull down doors over windows soiled Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in reach in cooler next to cook line Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 droppings near CO2 tank and drink storage. 24 droppings in dry storage hallway 10 droppings behind reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. 25 droppings behind coolers below front windows. 3 droppings near wall mounted AED Approximately 25 droppings around exterior of building (business is free standing and located along public beach access with public restrooms attached). Operator began cleaning areas during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one to operator. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).