EL PARAISO RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee entered the kitchen and put on gloves without washing hands to begin working at cookline. The only handwash sink available in kitchen is disconnected.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. Three live flies flying in exterior storage shed with exposed dried beans and peppers. 2. One live fly flying in dining area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1. Pan in warmer containing rice lined with grocery bag. 2. Cooked rice stored in direct contact with grocery bag inside reach-in cooler at front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Container of cut raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing shredded lettuce inside reach-in cooler near cookline. 2. Carton if raw shell eggs stored on shelf above open container of pickled jalapeños inside reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. Several cartons of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above canned drinks inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager moved all raw items away from ready to eat foods during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Several ziplock bags containing raw chicken stored on shelf above ziplock bags containing raw beef inside reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Manager washed gloved hands in handwash sink. Inspector had the manager remove gloves and wash hands again before continuing to handle food.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Plumbing glue stored on shelf above clean utensils on shelf at cookline. 2. Aerosol can containing spray paint stored on shelf beside seasoning and single-use straws at front counter. Manager removed both items during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on front of building. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One ServSafe Certified food manager certification for H. Hernandez Garcia expired on 04/10/2024.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked/covered by large metal pan. Manager removed the pan from the handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training. Manager stated the employee has worked at this location for approximately two years. No other food handler training available for any other employees. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf below tortillas as cookline.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. 2. Bag of sugar stored on floor in storage shed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster and near storage shed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on ground.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance soiled with frozen blood.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Drain pipe below handwash sink disconnected. An employee repaired the drain pipe during this inspection. 2. Leaking pipe below three-compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Two boxes containing single-use lids stored on floor in storage shed. 2. Stack of single-use foam trays not inverted on stack of boxes in storage shed.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bags containing dried beans and peppers in storage shed.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage shed soiled with fold debris and paper trash.

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water pooled on floor in kitchen along wall and under reach-in coolers near handwash sink by back door. Grey water appears to be coming from inside wall. Warning

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through handwash sink. Handwash sink filling with water and draining greywater on ground from below handwash sink and inside wall near handwash sink. Establishment has no other handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on front of building, near picnic tables. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen completely blocked by large trash can and pot stacked on top of sink. Manager unblocked handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in exterior food storage shed soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two mesh bags containing onions stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around building.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to sides of several pans on clean dish rack in kitchen.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several old coolers and an oven stored outside beside building.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outside, put on gloves, and began handling food from the cooler and cooking food on the grill. Inspector had manager have employee wash hands. Employee touched phone and clothes, the continued to Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five flies on and around vegetable storage rack in kitchen near back door. Two flies in kitchen on column near cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pan of rice in steam table lined with a grocery bag.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw beef stored on shelf above pan of beans and package of carrots inside reach-in cooler near cookline.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings on top of reach-in freezer in kitchen at entrance close to cookline. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloved hands in the three-compartment sink rather than change gloves. Inspector had manager have employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink: beef (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was delivered two hours prior. Inspector had manager place beef into refrigeration during this inspection.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of bug spray and bottle of "vapor rub" stored on shelf beside seasonings and sauces in kitchen near prep sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection on front side of building. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed gloved hands in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate proof of any training for employees during this inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen near prep area missing soap and towels. Manager replenished both during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop inside bag of rice in exterior storage shed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored inside box of limes on top of limes. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bah of chicken and several sealed bags of beef stored on floor below three-compartment sink in kitchen. Inspector had employee place meat into a cooler during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing from hood above grill.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with chicken and beef blood and food debris. Wall in kitchen near oven soiled with dust.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen on steam table.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outside and began putting away clean dishes without washing hands. Manager stopped employee and had them wash their hands and put the dishes back into the sink to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 flies in kitchen inside bucket of old produce on shelf near back door. After manager placed bucket outside the establishment, eight flies in kitchen near back door. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Establishment is using grocery bags to store rice and various meats throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above churros and beans inside reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance. Manager moved churros and beans to top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside steam table near cookline: rice (119F - Hot Holding); beans (122F - Hot Holding) Manager heated rice on stovetop to 171F and beans to 179F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner and oven cleaner stored on shelf near kitchen back door above potatoes. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection in front of establishment near tables.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink. Manager had employee wash hands in hand sink and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make-table across from grill. Repeat Violation

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near cookline missing soap and towels. Manager replenished both during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on storage shelf in center of kitchen above clean utensils. Manager moved drinks to bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on shelf near kitchen back door above lettuce and cabbage. Manager moved backpack off of shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on several pans on storage shelf above three-compartment sink.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven flies throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Observed two flies in kitchen Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Cutting board stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: No change Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of pork stored on top of kitchen hand washing sink. Employee moved pan of pork. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: No change Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has no proof of employee training Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bags of trash behind building. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill. Bottom of reach-in freezer next to grill. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: No change Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven flies throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store food in reach-in freezer next to grill.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler next to fryers. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled dirty dishes and began preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on cook line: beef (113F - Hot Holding); pork (95F - Hot Holding); chicken (120F - Hot Holding); chicken (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items were placed in hot holding 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing raw pork wearing pink nail polish and no gloves. Manager had employee put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Cutting board stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of pork stored on top of kitchen hand washing sink. Employee moved pan of pork. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has no proof of employee training Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to slicer. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach-in freezer next to grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor beneath fryers and grill greasy. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor next to front counter. Manager placed bottled water on front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bags of trash behind building. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill. Bottom of reach-in freezer next to grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pigs knuckles in reach-in freezer next to grill.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In use parsley on shelf next to hand washing sink. Manager discarded parsley.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in shed behind restaurant which contains dry storage items and to go containers.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in to go bags. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over tortillas. Manager moved beef below tortillas. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken laying on top of raw pork in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager moved pork to shelf above chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in prep sink: pork (61F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item stored in sink for 30 minutes, manager stated they were going to cook pork.

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Cook preparing food wearing nail polish.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from oven.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Onions stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed onions. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee provided hand towels. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork stored in walk-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager stated was prepared the previous day.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash can in unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf next to hand washing sink.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream in reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Employee eggs on dry storage shelf next to hand washing sink.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in shed behind restaurant.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in front of reach-in freezer next to ice machine.

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Excessive amounts of trash bags behind shed.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cover to kitchen air conditioning unit. Shelves in shed behind restaurant.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored above three compartment sink.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in kitchen. To go containers stored on floor in shed behind restaurant.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on reach-in cooler across from hand washing sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored behind building.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from oven.