El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
4112 E 7ave, Tampa, FL 33605El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 342 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.2 per visit. The facility was previously operated as Ramona Carabeo in 2015. Food contact surface issues (23 violations), improper hand washing (19), and ventilation problems (18) are the most frequently cited violations. A 2015 fire inspection documented improper fryer installation outside the hood suppression system. Recent inspections show a pattern of warning issuances followed by callback compliance, most recently in July 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
12.2
violations / inspection
12.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer not located under hood system
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.
El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections45 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa had?
- El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa find?
- El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 2, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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.
- Has El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Paraiso Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Ramona Carabeo (2015).
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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.
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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