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Solid Health Score
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PARADISE GRILLE in ST.PETE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 5 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 31, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 5 minor.
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PARADISE GRILLE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powders substance stored in dry storage area. PIC in charge stated it was flour. Container was labeled.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Braeden D. with a completion date of 6/25/2025 through SafeStaff FLRA. No other employee training observed.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three expired training certificates for current employees Dave S., Jani Z., and John M. with a completion date of 5/10/2026 through SafeStaff FLRA. Discussed with person in charge.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dry food debris.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup observed inside container of nacho cheese hot holding on the cook line. Stainless steel pan stored inside container of white powders substance stored in dry storage area. Discussed with person in charge. Items were removed.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple door reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with food derbies. White deep freezer gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of white powders substance stored in dry storage area. Discussed with the PIC and the inspector stored it on a crate.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid substance stored at the mop sink. Discussed with person in charge.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form to the PIC. The establishment has chemical (Chlorine) associate with the written procedures. Discussed printing it out.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Triple door reach in deli cooler gaskets torn.
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