PARADISE LATIN GRILL

Name: PARADISE LATIN GRILL
Address: 14650 GATORLAND DR STE 1, ORLANDO, FL, 32837, US
Rating: 81.4

14650 GATORLAND DR STE 1, ORLANDO, FL 32837

License #5811801

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81.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PARADISE LATIN GRILL in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.4 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 March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar filled with drink caps, lemons and straws.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit blocked by white speaker near restrooms.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzle soiled with black substance at bar.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer on cooks line.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.
[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. Three new hires not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Filled form during inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on make-table cooler on cooks line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse stored on cases of beer at ware-washing area.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 Employees at the time of inspection. Operator came during inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of pumpkin soup Im reach-in freezer not date marked. Operator marked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue and purple chemical on cart at bar no label and at ware-washing area. Operator labeled as degreaser and surface cleaner.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind trash can at triple sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust at back of kitchen.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef cooked the previous day at 7pm temping 51F. Operator discarded.

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