Paradise Grill
1097 Tamiami Trl N, Nokomis, FL 34275 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804671
What drove the grade
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 14, 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
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed one can of household use insecticide on a shelf above the mop sink. Operator removed the can from the establishment during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand wash sink blocked by a cart. Operator removed the cart and properly stored it during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed a spray bottle with green liquid not labeled above the three compartment sink.
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from ROP.
Observed commercially ROP grouper thawing in walk in cooler not removed from ROP and still frozen. Operator removed the grouper from the ROP during inspection and was provided a copy of the memo regarding proper thawing of ROP.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed clean plastic containers stacked wet nesting on shelf across the dishwasher.
Repeat violation
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.