LA PARADA CAFE RESTAURANT

Name: LA PARADA CAFE RESTAURANT
Address: 730 SAND LAKE RD, ORLANDO, FL, 32809, US
Rating: 62.1

730 SAND LAKE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32809

License #5813354

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62.1 Grade F / 100

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LA PARADA CAFE RESTAURANT in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 58 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 51 of them so far.

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Latest clean pass

December 19, 2025

The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Forms submitted but missing water authority approval.
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance located on front counter.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation pasta
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table buffet line removed from front counter. Removed hand sink located on cook line
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Staff stood up scoop.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Hood
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Held above cold line. Less than 4 hours.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (121F - Hot Holding). Held above the stove less than 4 hours.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe. Hand sink located across from cook line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans (104F - Hot Holding)
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table on cook line. Manager added thermometer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in storage. Educated manager about ways to air dry.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans I stored next to make table.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[29-09-4] handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water on Sink next to fryer .
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing tile and holes around pipes in dish area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (74F - Cold Holding);
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form and employees signed.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in reach in cooler. Educated operator.
[53B-01-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Dish area
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located next to slicer.

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