Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach

Last inspected:

3220 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Overview

Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach has accumulated 141 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance gaps centered on employee hygiene and health reporting. Fire safety records document one propane tank stored inside the building near the back exit in 2023. The most recent inspections in December 2025 identified high-priority violations, followed by immediate compliance.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
141Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank located by back exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 5 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 3 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities
— 5 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V09 No contamination
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach last inspected?
Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Allergen awareness.
How many health inspections has Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach had?
Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach find?
Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach ever been shut down?
No, Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Paradise Bagel & Cafe in Holmes Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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