Paradise Buffet

6257 Atlantic Ave, Bell, CA 90201

Passed · Mar 16, 2026 Directions
69
Poor BiteKarma score 69 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Mar 16, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 3 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 16

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  3. Passed Feb 4

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
  4. Passed Jan 13

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Time as a public health control; procedures and records
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Dec 29

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained; used; test equipment
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Food storage; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Time as a public health control; procedures and records

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