Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor

Last inspected:

443 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Overview

Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor has accumulated 281 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and ventilation issues are the most frequently cited violations.

Most recent closure: December 10, 2020 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

30Inspections
288Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9.6 violations / inspection 9.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 14:19:00

Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024018482 $200.00 Jan 26, 2024 Miami (Doral)
3--2020057317 $400.00 Dec 10, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor last inspected?
Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor last shut down?
Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor was last shut down on December 10, 2020 for rodent 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 Restaurant in Safety Harbor?
The most frequently cited violations at Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor had?
Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor find?
Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor was most recently inspected on July 9, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor ever been shut down?
Yes, Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor been fined?
Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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