Cafe Paradiso
337 Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507153
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 200++ ppm. Operator added water, new reading 100 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
House made Aoili sauce and chicken gravy n reach in cooler on cook line. Cooked pork on bar area. Operator date marked all
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
On bar area. Per operator was changed 3 months prior. Operator put a date on water filter device.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottles unlabeled. Operator labeled sanitizer and bleach.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Bar area. Operator secured it during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.