Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
4333 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach has accumulated 280 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 10 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Recent enforcement shows an active compliance problem: in February 2025, inspectors documented 25 violations in a single visit and issued an emergency order, with the facility initially non-compliant on callback but later correcting deficiencies. The three fire safety violations involved expired boiler certificates and missing boiler inspection reports cited between 2022 and 2023. Top recurring violations include consumer advisories, food contact surface issues, and improper hand washing practices.
Most recent closure: February 3, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025007486 | $400.00 | Feb 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed expired boiler certificates since FL 130111 exp 7/22/2023 and 124882 since 6/3/2023.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure or high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between February 3, 2025 and February 5, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach last shut down?
- Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach was last shut down on February 3, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach had?
- Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach find?
- Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach been fined?
- Paradise Cafe in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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