El Paraiso in Dover

14670 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dover, FL 33527
Overview

El Paraiso in Dover, Hillsborough County, had 2 inspections on record. A focused inspection on April 23, 2025 documented 1 intermediate priority violation: handwashing sinks in the meat department were not accessible for employee use due to being connected with a hose in the warewashing area. The violation was corrected on site during the inspection. A prior focused inspection on August 31, 2023 conducted as part of Hurricane Idalia assessment found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

El Paraiso in Dover: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

El Paraiso in Dover: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visit conducted per request#5130815.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Meat department: No signage notifying employees to wash hands at hand washing sinks.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Meat department: The hand washing sinks were connected with a hose in the warewashing area and the meat service area. COS: Hand washing sinks made accessible.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CAROLYN DRAGONE, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TRAINING SPEC

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

El Paraiso in Dover: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has El Paraiso in Dover had?
El Paraiso in Dover has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has El Paraiso in Dover ever been shut down?
No, El Paraiso in Dover has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was El Paraiso in Dover last inspected?
El Paraiso in Dover was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 23, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has El Paraiso in Dover had?
El Paraiso in Dover has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of El Paraiso in Dover find?
El Paraiso in Dover was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 23, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has El Paraiso in Dover had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, El Paraiso in Dover has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at El Paraiso in Dover?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at El Paraiso in Dover are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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