Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

PARADISE RESTAURANT

443 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Sep 26, 2025
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Sep 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24069085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (46F - Cold Holding, second temperature 47Fcooling at 11:15am); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding second temperature 45F cooling); shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); second temperature at 11:15am47Fcold hold.

22-02-4

Detail 24069090

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

40-06-5

Detail 24069083

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, cell phone Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24069086

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in area of ice machine Walls in prep area and storage area Ceiling on cook line, prep areas and storage area

23-03-4

Detail 24069089

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the stand mixer Buffalo chopper

08B-12-5

Detail 24069087

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler , eggs, chicken, breading not covered. Operator covered food in cooler Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 24069084

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in area of ice machine.

36-04-5

Detail 24069088

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Through out establishments

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 23951795

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No astrik indicating poached eggs may consume raw ingredients. Operator marked the menus during inspection Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23951794

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing foods removed foods removed from the original containers not marked with common name.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 23568703

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23568704

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on prep table next to clean dishes and food. Operator removed beverages from area.

35B-01-4

Detail 23568702

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in rear storage area.

36-02-5

Detail 23568705

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back storage area

21-12-4

Detail 23568706

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp wiping clothes, stored in back prep area on equipment. Must be stored in sanitizer solution.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 23121483

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ryan Faist expired 5/21/2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Ryan and Juan. Juan's expired 5/5/24 Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23121484

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and is stained. White cutting board on cookline on the left side. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 23121485

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 dishwashing, 2 cooks, 2 servers - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: 3 employees working in kitchen, 2 servers. No manager present. Juan is the manager on duty and his certificate expired on 5/5/2024 Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23121486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in corners on drop plate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23121481

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23121482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on cookline not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: All squeeze bottles are individually labeled except for liquid butter. Discussed with chef. Time Extended

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23117368

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and fish stored above ready to eat sauce containers in reach in cooler with sliding doors on cookline. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23117357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cookline: sausage 45F Discussed the need to keep food below the fill line. Operator moved sausage inside cooler. Reach in cooler in back kitchen: shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states temperatures were taken less than 4 hours ago and all food was at 38F. Operator states that they open and close the cooler door in the morning a lot. Discussed that food must maintain 41F or below at all times. Operator turned down cooler. Asked operator to relocate cheese until cooler temperature has dropped. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23117359

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ryan Faist expired 5/21/2024 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23117367

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and is stained. White cutting board on cookline on the left side. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23117363

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 dishwashing, 2 cooks, 2 servers

22-20-5

Detail 23117362

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in corners on drop plate. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23117361

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service bowls used as scoops in chocolate chips and walnuts in reach in cooler on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23117365

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23117360

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2 holes in wall in the women's restroom Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23117366

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23117364

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in women's restroom. Provided operator with paper sign. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23117358

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on cookline not labeled. Warning

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

41-27-4

Detail 22604939

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line- > 200 ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: 200 ppm in server station Time Extended

16-53-4

Detail 22604938

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature gauge unreadable, dish machine temp with thermoworks thermometer is 99.9 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Highest the thermoworks thermometer read was 110 Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22604937

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back room above water heater Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22604940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 23

12A-17-4

Detail 22594877

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Prep cook. 5 second hand wash. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22594884

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched raw beef, then utensils with out washing hands Warning

07-08-5

Detail 22594886

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Inspector observed server bring bowl of butter from table to wait station and put back into container with other butter in glass door cooler. Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22594867

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22594865

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line- > 200 ppm Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22594868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, Slicer blade guard Corrected On-Site Warning

16-53-4

Detail 22594883

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature gauge unreadable, dish machine temp with thermoworks thermometer is 99.9 F. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22594876

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In blue berries Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22594881

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back room above water heater Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22594875

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed in package, not cut open, package states to remove from package before thawing. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22594874

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22594885

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22594869

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

13-07-4

Detail 22594879

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning

13-02-4

Detail 22594878

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22594872

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22594864

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in potatoes in walk in cooler Warning

16-38-5

Detail 22594866

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge unreadable, dish machine temp with thermoworks thermometer is 99.9 F. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22594870

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22594871

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes placed on bottom of wire shelf, less than 6 inches from floor, in dining area where they are exposed to dust and contamination from customers. Moved to counter Corrected On-Site Warning

38-04-4

Detail 22594873

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Inspector needs to use flashlight to view labels on food, Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22594880

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by coffee maker. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22594882

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station and cook line- 0 ppm Warning

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22423820

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over sauerkraut in stand up two door cooler on cooks line.

03F-02-5

Detail 22423823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs, cut potatoes, pooled eggs , cooked sausage crumbles all with no time mark. Started at 7:30 am, time mark adjusted. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22423822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits 129f,

29-34-4

Detail 22423824

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose next to mop sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 22423821

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed peppers, spinach pie.

23-03-4

Detail 22423819

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

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

29-44-4

Detail 22085794

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Back hose in sink

29-34-4

Detail 22085798

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to prep table

22-02-4

Detail 22085796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back can opener on prep table Lemon slicer on prep table

22-20-5

Detail 22085797

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

51-11-4

Detail 22085800

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not chained in back of restaurant

14-09-4

Detail 22085792

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 22085793

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle next to prepared peppers on prep table

24-08-4

Detail 22085799

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in storage

02D-01-5

Detail 22085795

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance in shaker no label

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21607480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs ambient 66f, items put in reach in cooler for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21607481

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, Water reservoir on dish . Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21607482

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed green peppers , spinach pie Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21607476

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21607477

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to microwave on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21607479

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on cooks line.

14-69-4

Detail 21607478

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21081242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato Salad (43-50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (42-48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42-46F - Cold Holding). All out of temp items due to being above fill line. Cook removed items that were above the fill line and placed in low boy to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 21081237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Identified house-made meatballs (140F at 9:10AM- Reheating since 7:30AM) second temp 145 at 9:25. Advised operator to move to the stove to get to 165 before he hit the 2 hour limit. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 21081239

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. First test resulted in a reading of 200ppm for chlorine and water sanitizer solution. Had the chef remake to solution. 2nd test resulted in a reading of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21081241

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has a Certified Food Manager but at time of inspection he was not onsite and there were no other employees with a food manager certification.

16-55-4

Detail 21081238

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Identified there was 0ppm of sanitizer. Operator tried priming machine and checking hoses but were unable to pull sanitizer from the container into the machine. Operator spoke to a technician from VistaServ who advised him to swap the drying agent hose with sanitizer until he gets here to fix. Tested and 50ppm

12B-02-4

Detail 21081240

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Identified an employee drink on a shelf above flip top by the hand sink on cook line. Employee removed drink and placed away from the cook and prep areas.

14-69-4

Detail 21081235

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Identified in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21081236

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Identified tongs being stored on the Ansul Fire System pipes above the stove. Operator removed and sent to be washed and sanitized.

Dec 17, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 20733432

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20733435

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upper convention oven not working and door gasket in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20733434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20733433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 20733436

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed on storage shelf's. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

Nov 5, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

50-08-7

Detail 20640502

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ No mop sink found at time of licensing. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20640501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef at 46° at time of inspection due undersized hold pan causing a gap better the food pan and the unit allowing the cold air to escape. Operator switched pans to seal the gap. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20640508

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Goo Gone stored on cart next to clean dishes. Discussed with operator,Goo Gone removed by operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20640507

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20640509

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried green tomatoes Deli turkey Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20640497

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

23-24-4

Detail 20640496

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on microwaves. Doors of microwave cleaned by operator after discussion. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-06-4

Detail 20640503

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes stored on soiled cart. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20640506

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and glasses on prep table. Discussed with employee, items removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20640510

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upper convention oven not working and door gasket in poor repair. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20640499

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 20640505

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20640504

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

35B-13-4

Detail 20640500

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch on back door in storage area. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 20640498

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed on storage shelf's. Warning