Paradise Latin Grill

14650 Gatorland Dr Ste 1, Orlando, FL 32837 · Permanent Food Service · License 5811801

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 12, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug122026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitAug 12, 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.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken and beef over cooked pork in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen. Operator rearranged.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  -Built in vacuum breaker missing. -Two way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker on water hose line.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Drink dispenser nozzle at bar soiled. Operator cleaned
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Handwashing sink at bar blocked by mini refrigerator and crate of drinks.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Spray bottle hanging at triple sink containing purple substance identified as degreaser unlabeled.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Several employees engaging in food prep with jewelry.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer on cooks line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
  Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated the machine is not in-use they are awaiting parts.
Reporting only1
- Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
  For reporting purposes only. Exit door by restroom blocked by equipment.
  Repeat violation
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.