PARAISO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR

Name: PARAISO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
Address: 2639 PLACIDA RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34224, US
Rating: 72.8

2639 PLACIDA RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34224

License #1801567

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72.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PARAISO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 23 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 3, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed multiple missing handwashing signs at hand sinks throughout the restaurant.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the cook line.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on employee bathroom door disconnected/broken.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods stored uncovered in the dry storage shed in back of the restaurant.
[09-02-5] Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed an employee handle an orange slice as a garnish and place on the rim of a glass behind the bar. Educated the employee on when bare hand contact is permitted.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee containers stored on food preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer in the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the strainer. Observed an employee fill a pitcher with water from the handwashing sink in the server station nearest the ladies room.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth underneath a cutting board used to prep onions near the entrance to the kitchen.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor in the server station located at the back of the dining area near the ladies room.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gasket for the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line in disrepair.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by plastic containers stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the containers.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoops.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of flour tortillas stored on the floor in the beer walk in cooler.

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