Forest City, Seminole County

PARADISE TANDOORI AND BIRYANI'S INDIAN AND THAI RESTAURANT

484 S HUNT CLUB BLVD, Forest City, FL 32703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Nov 4, 2025
City
Forest City
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24168709

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24168706

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24168708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24168704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24168707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 24168705

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24080713

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 24080714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Class scheduled OCT 11 Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24080711

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24080715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24080716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24080710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 24080712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 24023354

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 24023347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24023346

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24023353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24023342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24023343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food Debris under fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24023355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, outlet cover missing on line causing hole in wall Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24023348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24023344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24023351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of make station soiled on line Dry storage bins are heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24023352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 24023349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food combo containers stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 24023345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24023350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 16Total: 25

28-14-5

Detail 23916367

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back door Mop sink is not connected, wastewater is being dumped out back door Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23916364

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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23916365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23916362

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink as evidence of food in hand sink Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23916374

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23916368

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

11-26-1

Detail 23916383

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. Employees working signed and dated form Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23916375

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23916370

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods from previous day Warning

36-62-4

Detail 23916371

Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over cooking equipment Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23916379

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23916384

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food Debris under fryer Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23916380

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in dry storage room Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23916361

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, outlet cover missing on line causing hole in wall Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23916366

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23916376

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled Corrected On-Site Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23916369

Basic - Light shield missing to light in outside walk-in-cooler Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23916363

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, provided operator with signage, posted before end of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23916381

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of make station soiled on line Dry storage bins are heavily soiled Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23916372

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning

32-17-4

Detail 23916378

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken to ladies room door Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23916382

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food combo containers stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23916373

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23916377

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23916385

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipes are disconnected under sink, water draining onto ground Warning

Sep 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 24025878

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by hand sink 1 live roach on floor under table with food spices on cooks line 6 live roaches under deep freezer on cooks line Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: 1 live roach on floor in kitchen next to cooking equipment - Admin Complaint

Sep 10, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 24023758

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by hand sink 1 live roach on floor under table with food spices on cooks line 6 live roaches under deep freezer on cooks line Admin Complaint

Jan 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

05-08-4

Detail 23492486

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

02D-02-4

Detail 23492489

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt in food storage container not labeled Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23492490

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23492485

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-24-5

Detail 23492487

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, In kitchen next to make station Outlet cover missing by front counter

16-04-4

Detail 23492484

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.

29-27-4

Detail 23492488

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed outside mop sink - reinstalled during licensing - verified running water Corrected On-Site