How many health inspections has EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 49 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3970 TAMPA ROAD, Oldsmar, FL 34677

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA6214493

EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Oldsmar, FL has 49 inspections on record with 616 total violations (12.6 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

49Inspections

616Violations

2Closures

Data current as of March 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 12, 2022	Rodent, Roach & Fly activity	15:05:00
Apr 19, 2021	Roach & fly activity	N/A

Inspection History (49)

Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 18, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 21, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 28, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 24, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 22, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 21, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 20, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Dec 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 28 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 55 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Jul 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 41 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2017 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 9, 2017 — Complaint Full· 46 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Nov 21, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 12.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?: EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 49 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at EL PARAISO MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

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