CAFE PARADISO

Name: CAFE PARADISO
Address: 337 WASHINGTON AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL, 32796, US
Rating: 71.6

337 WASHINGTON AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32796

License #1507153

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71.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CAFE PARADISO in TITUSVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 8 critical, 10 major, 28 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above mop sink in kitchen
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven under microwaves
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris and wiping clothes observed inside hand sink on bar area. Operator removed.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple items in establishment with date marking from before freezing.
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On bar area. Operator moved it to a sanitized container and flipped it
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat, sunglasses and mobile phone stored on shelf by clean to go containers and plates. Operator removed.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available
[11-26-1] 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. Not signed by employees hired after 9/11/2025. Missing for Holly and Kristen. Employee Kristen signed during inspection.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked wings in reach in freezer in kitchen by dishwasher. Operator removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats stored in front reach in cooler at 57F overnight. Operator discarded
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter pats stored in front reach in cooler at 57F overnight.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used inside sugar and rice containers. Operator removed
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Across most kitchen equipment
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and to go containers on shelf by front counter and on bar area not inverted. Operator flipped them over.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicines bottles stored on shelf next to salt containers in front area. Operator removed
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On two way splitter on Hose bib outside back area

Warning Issued
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chili sauce 6-25-25 Waffle sauce 7-1-25 Spinach salad dressing 6-25-25 Wing sauce 3-29-25
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler ; butter (50F - Cold Holding)ambient; fried chicken (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); steak sauce (51F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs ambient (55F - Cold Holding); Dino ribs (54F - Cold Holding); horseradish picante (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); lions mane mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); catfish (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler front counter area, white milk (47F - Cold Holding)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine filters and vent
[11-26-1] 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. Current employees for not filled out. Employees working filled out during inspection
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw catfish over cooked items in glass door reach in cooler Operator switched
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in pan of water next to steamwell Operator removed
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can and bin Operator removed
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One by mop sink
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour under bar area Operator labeled
[53B-01-5] 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.

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