Paradise Bagel & Cafe

3220 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105406

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic2

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      More time given

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 9, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed in the right most standing cooler: Cream cheese (58°F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (60°F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (59°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the product was delivered approximately 2hrs ago. Operator moved the product to a reach in freezer to cool.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Observed their dish area hand sink blocked by cutting boards. Operator moved them.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Observed no proof of a certified food manager.

      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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.

    Basic2

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Observed their back self closing door device broken.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      Operator was unable to provide their up to date license.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Current license displayed2
Manager certification and employee training2
Food out of temperature1
Handwash sinks and supplies1