Paradise Bagel & Cafe
3220 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105406
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection1 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 visitsRoutine inspection
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
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.