Paulino Paradise
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Paulino Paradise stretching back to 2022. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Ocoee average 76, so Paulino Paradise trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-48-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza holding on front counter.
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table located on front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood.
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under hand sink.
29-11-4
52
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 53-58F Chicken 53-58F from yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 53-58F Chicken 53-58F - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live coming from floor drain in middle kitchen. 2 on the wall in middle kitchen 6 under triple sink 1 on the floor at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No evidence of vermin **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in middle kitchen Front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed bucket **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
37
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 53-58F Chicken 53-58F from yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 53-58F Chicken 53-58F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live coming from floor drain in middle kitchen. 2 on the wall in middle kitchen 6 under triple sink 1 on the floor at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in middle kitchen Front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
37
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (115F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on the line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table located on the front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink that's located near triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table on cook line both interior and exterior Reach in freezer located on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates and togo boats Located on front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (115F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on the line.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5total under triple sink entering hole around the pipe. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on the cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 total 2 near safe 1 mop sink. 2 behind the refrigerator **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table on cook line both interior and exterior Reach in freezer located on the cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates and togo boats Located on front service counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table located on the front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink that's located near triple sink.
29-11-4
43
Jul 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 under triple sink on the wall 4 in floor drain. 3 on prep table at entrance to kitchen. 1 on floor of cook line 12 on the side of the reach in freezer located on the cook line. 3 at entrance to facility on the floor. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: 5 live 1 on the wall next to walk in cooler 1 on the wall next to entrance to front counter. 2 under shelf on front counter. 1 on floor on front counter **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Children on front service counter. Children left establishment. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
43-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hair pick on the prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Baby stroller at entrance to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 under triple sink on the wall 4 in floor drain. 3 on prep table at entrance to kitchen. 1 on floor of cook line 12 on the side of the reach in freezer located on the cook line. 3 at entrance to facility on the floor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Children on front service counter. Children left establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hair pick on the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Baby stroller at entrance to kitchen
33-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter, manager added soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter , manager added towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Staff signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes in back kitchen. Manager turned them over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. All staff. Added beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front service counter make table and back kitchen table. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Aug 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (90F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager turned up heat **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Masher - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler not operating. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Nov 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles on rack with bag in box coke. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marks on anything prepared or commercially processed. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef and beef Pattie's above empanada wraps. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cooked potatoes with bare hands. Operator discarded and put on gloves . **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Spoke to operator about designated hand sinks. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in every sink in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Max water temperature 80F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any sink in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at any sinks in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on anything prepared or commercially processed. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Max water temperature 80F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hats and bags on storage rack with condiments and bag in box coke. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Ware wash area. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights on cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items not covered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paulino Paradise last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paulino Paradise on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paulino Paradise?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Paulino Paradise.
How does Paulino Paradise compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Paulino Paradise most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Paulino Paradise's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paulino Paradise have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paulino Paradise means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Paulino Paradise inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paulino Paradise is inspected around four times per year on average.
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