Paradise Golf Club

8135 Sw Sunnybreeze Rd, Arcadia, FL 34269
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Paradise Golf Club nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Arcadia restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers. Observed shredded cheese stored in a container with an old date.
16-46-4
64
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Observed operator replacing paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut grooves on boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Observed operator cleaning sink out. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler in bar area some black like mold substance on gaskets.
23-03-4
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket, not rung out and hung up to dry
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls not inverted properly on storage shelf. Observed operator inverting said items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spatulas and spoons stored handles down instead of handles up. Observed operator removing utensils and storing with handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters under coffee machine not protected. Observed operator placing filters back into packaging and placing in a container with lid. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed a yellow sponge with a green scrub side at hand sink by storage, used. Observed manager throwing away sponge in to trash. **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic forks and knives in a basket not stored with handles up. Observed manager correcting and storing plastic ware handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
90
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator.
11-26-1
82
Feb 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. E mailed operator information **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. E mailed operator information **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator wash and rinse food service equipment and not sanitized. Discussed proper wares washing with operator.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey roasted two or three days prior per operator and was not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in either mens or women's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 cylinder unsecured by back door.
51-11-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise Golf Club on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paradise Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradise Golf Club.

How does Paradise Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?

Paradise Golf Club most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.

Has Paradise Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paradise Golf Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paradise Golf Club 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 Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.