CARIBBEAN RHYTHM JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1384 MALABAR RD #4, Palm Bay FL 32907
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024071604 | Oct 4, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2025007482 | Dec 27, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in container on top shelf in household reach in cooler, over ready to eat foods.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two white chest freezers gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Black door to back porch is not self closing.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Sent operator copy
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the kitchen raw packs in the hand sink.
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. Gave operator copy. Had employees read and sign
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fish. Reach in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in refrigerator
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bottle juices in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen Sent operator copy
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing at room temperature Operator put in refrigerator
Dec 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washcloths in hand sink behind cash register removed by owner
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner removed
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 121 F - hot holding; reheated to 170 F - hot holding;
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. Copy sent to operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Nest to triple sink
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. 1 new employee under 60 days. Provided copy to operator
Light not functioning. Hood light bulb on the right end
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Side by side fridge in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Butter in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in kitchen
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood filters soiled
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (58F - Cold Holding); milk (58F); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (58F - Cold Holding); milk (58F); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken - 115F cooked 2hours prior, suggested rapid reheat,
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 the Operator a copy of the Employee Health Reporting Agreement, and had new employee sign it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood filters soiled
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Using grocery bags to hold raw chicken in freezer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st, 2023. Operator planning to pay on Friday
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Bug spray next to prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained
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 copy for operator for new employee
No soap or paper towels provided at front handwash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensils in standing water 86 F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters accumulated dust
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.