How many health inspections has PARADISE RESTAURANT had?

PARADISE RESTAURANT has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PARADISE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, PARADISE RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PARADISE RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at PARADISE RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

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.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

PARADISE RESTAURANT

443 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EDDIES SAFETY HARBOR INC · License: SEA6207181

PARADISE RESTAURANT in Safety Harbor, FL has 27 inspections on record with 271 total violations (10 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

271Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 19, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PARADISE RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 10, 2020	Rodent activity	14:19:00

Inspection History (27)

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V07 No bare hand contact

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 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

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jun 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

May 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 17, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 5, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 11, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 10, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 24, 2019 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 34 violations (5 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

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

PARADISE RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 10 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PARADISE RESTAURANT had?: PARADISE RESTAURANT has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PARADISE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, PARADISE RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PARADISE RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at PARADISE RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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