EL PARAISO CAFE
East 7th Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33605
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **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. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 10-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter container holding cut onions in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut tomato and multiple items in reach in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee machine cleaner on top of coffee machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter container holding cut onions in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut tomato and multiple items in reach in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: shrimp 55 F, pork 54 F, beans 55 F, per operator items were left overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shrimp 55 F, pork 54 F, beans 55 F, per operator items were left overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee machine cleaner on top of coffee machine in kitchen. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor in dry storage area.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad at front reach in cooler.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers filled with meat.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Batteries in reach in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 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. Pork beans and multiple items in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich reach in cooler.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and coffee on prep table near microwave in kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in salad in reach in cooler at front counter.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sweet potatoes in mayonnaise container.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ham, cheese and sausage in reach in cooler near microwave in kitchen.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ground Turkey over beef in reach in freezer. Raw pork chops over vegetables in reach in freezer.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Batteries in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 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 , rice and multiple items in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to bread at sandwich station. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers near dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food holding raw meat in reach in freezer near back door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ham croquettes in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw chicken and multiple items in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).