Paradise Bakery and Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Paradise Bakery and Lounge has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 at bar,per operator opened over 24 hours - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square white cutting board at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks at soda boxes in stock room and one at bar - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand washing sink on cooks line Hole in wall between hand washing sink and dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler by door leading to bar - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dish machine by triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by hand washing sink on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several bowls of soup in reach in cooler, per operator prepared 11/16 not date marked. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cooks line blocked by cart and mug. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink at bar and next to triple sink. Operator added paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance identified as sanitizer on shelf at bar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator marked and segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of straws at front counter. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil stored on floor in storage room. Operator placed on shelf. -Lemon juice on floor at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage around grease receptacle.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Blocked by green grass wall at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Napkins stored on floor in storage room. Operator placed on shelf. -Paper towels and lids stored on floor in storage room near ice-machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks not inverted on shelf at bar entrance.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken not covered in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Inoperable glass reach-in coolers outside exit door.
33-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dust over handwashing sink on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water from ice-machine at bar draining into a bin below handwashing sink at bar.
29-03-4
30
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro lined with paper towel at lo boy reach in cooler
14-86-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to the right of exit door at back of kitchen
36-24-5
78
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Frozen salmon stored over pre cooked frozen Tequenos Frozen beef patties over frozen cooked potatoes all items at reach in freezer next to glass reach in fridge at cooks line
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar blocked with bottle buckets **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at triple sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in clear spray bottle not labeled at triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag stored directly on container of cooking oil
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both women and men's bathroom doors
32-04-4
50
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Queso labels as 4-12-2024. Swiss cheese dated 4-17-24 Ham sliced dated 4-6-24 Cheddar cheese dated 4-17-24 **Warning**
02C-01-5
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. The reach-in freezer at the storage area -observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork can't even notify what's which . **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (49F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); sway fish (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) been at the cooler since yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (49F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); sway fish (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (127F - Hot Holding); veggie broth (131F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (131F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (130F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (131F - Hot Holding). Operator stated that it's been less than two hours and they will reheated to 165 . **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the one by the 3 compartment sink . **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of the make table . **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the employee hand sink at the kitchen. And the one by the 3 compartment sink . **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table. **Warning**
29-49-6
37
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pastas-47f, cooked this morning, cooling tightly covered and condensation on container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar heavily soiled, used as a dump sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hand wash sink at bar area heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pastas-47f, cooked this morning, cooling tightly covered and condensation on container.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar heavily soiled, used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Fish ceviche needs to indicate raw.
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans were denied and new plans have been received by Tallahassee. Spoke with plan reviewer who believes it should be okay for facility to move forward with plans. Time extended as first set of plans was denied.
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hand wash sink at bar area heavily soiled.
23-03-4
64
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in on base do not match layout if facility. Kitchen now has a food warmer, flat grill, fryer and burner stove which are not on original plans-new plan has been recently submitted. There is no handwash sink in 3 bin sink room where they are scooping ice. Plans have been sent to Tallahassee and will fall in line soon but will be at least 4 weeks before started per Tara. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Spoke with Ossian Brady from Plan Review stated he will resend letter to owner Paradisefoodbar@gmail.com and operator will have 14 days to reply plan review and make changes.**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed 3 compartment sink room without hand wash sink requested during plan review. Spoke with Ossian Brady from plan review which stated there needs to be a hand wash sink in the ware washing room. Per Denial Plan Review Packet "Add a handwash sink in the red outlined area to allow for proper handwashing in dishwashing and when handling ice machine."**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs stored on top shelf over various bottles, cans, ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans in on base do not match layout if facility. Kitchen now has a food warmer, flat grill, fryer and burner stove which are not on original plans-new plan has been recently submitted. There is no handwash sink in 3 bin sink room where they are scooping ice. Plans have been sent to Tallahassee and will fall in line soon but will be at least 4 weeks before started per Tara.
51-16-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser at cookline heavily soiled.
23-03-4
64
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Bakery and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Bakery and Lounge on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Bakery and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paradise Bakery and Lounge.
How does Paradise Bakery and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Paradise Bakery and Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Paradise Bakery and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paradise Bakery and Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paradise Bakery and Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Paradise Bakery and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Bakery and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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