Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

PARADIGM CINEMAS

1820 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 9, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 24503911

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Apr 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23452203

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23452202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-04-4

Detail 23451006

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; -Front Counter; 11 rodent droppings on floor in corner next to slushy and fountain drink station. Front Counter; -15 Rodent droppings on floor under front counter -5 rodent droppings on floor under nacho holding station. Kitchen; -5 rodent droppings on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. -8 rodent droppings on floor next to single service storage self in kitchen. Theater room 3; -Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor along wall and rows. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Theater room 1; Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind screen curtain, operator cleaned and sanitized area at time of inspection.

16-37-1

Detail 23451009

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23451005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23451008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep area; White Frigidaire freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed same Time Extended

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 23449067

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; -Front Counter; 11 rodent droppings on floor in corner next to slushy and fountain drink station. Front Counter; -15 Rodent droppings on floor under front counter -5 rodent droppings on floor under nacho holding station. Kitchen; -5 rodent droppings on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. -8 rodent droppings on floor next to single service storage self in kitchen. Theater room 3; -Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor along wall and rows. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23449065

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23449066

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23449068

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23449064

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep area; White Frigidaire freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 23389349

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided certificate from Always Food Safe Company. Only certificates issued by Always Food Safe Company, LLC that make reference to HMCS Education Programs are acceptable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed same. Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 23389348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area - small silver reach in. Prep area - white Frigidaire freezer. Front counter - chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed same. Time Extended

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 23226514

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk - per operator opened 5 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23226511

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided certificate from Always Food Safe Company. Only certificates issued by Always Food Safe Company, LLC that make reference to HMCS Education Programs are acceptable. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23226513

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef - per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23226512

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around ice machine. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23226515

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area - small silver reach in. Prep area - white Frigidaire freezer. Front counter - chest freezer. Warning

Jun 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22927522

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tubes of caulk stored on food prep countertop. Operator relocated to tools only bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22927525

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue chemical. Operator labeled glass cleaner.

22-20-5

Detail 22927528

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-05-4

Detail 22927526

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Sink in ladies room clogged. Standing water.

32-07-4

Detail 22927520

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Urinals in mens room not clean.

36-01-4

Detail 22927524

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of debris under front counter and in dishroom.

10-07-4

Detail 22927527

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water. Operator drained, cleaned and sanitized. Stored scoops dry until water is turned on continuously. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22927521

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed stand up freezer with food buildup on bottom.

32-23-4

Detail 22927523

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Two of the four toilets in ladies room out of service.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22842805

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat potatoes skins and ready to eat fries - white tall reach in. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 22842807

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk - black reach in - per operator opened 6 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22842813

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Magic Chef - Cooked beef - per operator cooked 3 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 22842806

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. International Food Service Executives Association. Establishment has sign in sheet - no original certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22842811

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in prep area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22842808

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 Reach in freezers - upper freezer - pizza unit. - tall Frigidaire in prep area - tall unit in storage room. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 22682010

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat beef/chicken empanadas. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22682012

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22682008

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-09-4

Detail 22682013

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

41-17-4

Detail 22682009

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ice machine room.

22-20-5

Detail 22682011

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22682006

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food prep room - under and around all shelving. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22682007

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22682005

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers.

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 21975895

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by single service deli tissue. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21975894

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21975896

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

22-20-5

Detail 21975892

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear storage.

40-06-5

Detail 21975897

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over single service cups.

36-73-4

Detail 21975893

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors at frontline.

23-03-4

Detail 21975898

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at frontline.

Oct 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 21408987

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21408986

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

51-13-4

Detail 21408988

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.