Paradise Resto
808 Eagle Ridge Dr Ste 606, Lake Wales, FL 33859 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308975
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In at the handwashing sink in back kitchen, operator replaced paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F at front counter
98°F
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oven
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.