Paradise Mexican Food
A6256 N 43rd Ave, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-54179
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed a refrigeration unit in back storage area was not working properly. Per PIC, a repairman stated the unit was working. No TCS foods were stored in the refrigeration unit. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
Observed a small amount of standing water in janitorial sink. Per PIC, a plumber is scheduled to come out to fix the problem later today. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 priority4 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed food employee move from cooking at establishment cookline to peeling raw shrimp and start heading back to cookline without washing hands. Per food employee, intention was to begin handling utensils/equipment at cookline after peeling shrimp. Hands shall be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed dry rodent droppings along floor next to 2-door coolers, inside break room across from bathroom, and inside storage room of extra seating area. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. PIC directed employee to clean up present rodent droppings. Discussed measures to prevent pest activity. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION: 2ND CONSECUTIVE.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of grease alongside of stove next to cookline fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Person in charge (PIC) to clean non-food contact surfaces of cookline equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION: 3RD CONSECUTIVE.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed excess of clutter and articles that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment in the storage room of extra seating area. Discussed limiting clutter to mitigate pest harborage. PIC to remove excess of articles/equipment stored in establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
2025
Sep 18, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dry rodent droppings underneath 3-compartment sink and inside break room across from bathroom. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures shall be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Person in charge (PIC) directed employee to clean up present rodent droppings. Discussed measures to prevent pest activity. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of grease along side of stove next to cookline fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Person in charge (PIC) to clean non-food contact surfaces of cookline equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd Consecutive
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
May 29, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest monitoring.
Inspector's notes
Certified food protection manager not present at establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of grease along side of stove next to cookline fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Person in charge (PIC) to clean non-food contact surfaces of cookline equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food debris along floor underneath cookline equipment, along wall behind two door reach-in cooler, and observed accumulation of dust along ceiling duct vent covers. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 25, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed slow leak below faucet head from handwash sink next to mop sink closet. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Dec 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling capacities of equipment and monitoring ambient temperatures.
May 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed required equipment for testing sanitizer concentration (test strips).Provided hand outs for procedures including: Storage and separation, temperature to cook raw meats, three compartment sink preparation.2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager- No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Amalia Martinez
2023
Dec 11, 2023Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed at the time of inspection.Reviewed proper cooling methods and emailed resources.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Silvia Gallegos
Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed one package of raw bacon stored above a 5 gallon container of beef stew in reach in refrigerator. Also observed two packages of raw chicken stored above multiple packages of raw beef. Employee reorganized food in accordance to food storage chart. Ensure that TCS food in organized in accordance to cook temperature as shown in food storage chart to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed two containers of cut lettuce that was cut 30 minute prior stored in the reach in refrigerator with the lids on stacked on top of one another. Employee unstacked and uncovered the containers. Reviewed proper cooling with employee. Ensure that TCS food is cooled in a manner that promotes rapid cooling. Avoid stacking and covering food containers. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 14, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Each food establishment that provides open foods and/or TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods, shall have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during operation hours. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI approved program (see link). https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsInspection conducted with Spanish Liaison RS# 1479Inspection rights reviewed with Nelvaneli.Inspection report emailed.Discussed date marking and cooling.Spanish liaison emailed operator with information on food manager certification.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Nelvaneli
Core-7-209.11, C: Storage-Other Personal Care Items. Personal care items stored on the shelf with food items. Spoke with PIC and items will be re-arranged so that all personal items are stored in a designated area. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →