The Paradise Inn
819 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428232
What drove the grade
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection1 intermediate, 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic2
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed some food containers not inverted on shelf. Manager inverted them immediately.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Accumulation of dust on vent located above kitchen entrance.
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.