DIVINE GRACE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
214 ERMERSON DR NW STE-5, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-724-8765
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
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APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023027995 | Mar 21, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2019032394 | May 16, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2019024925 | May 2, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Watermelon drink made on premises and bottled for self service, no ingredients, no date, no establishment information on bottle. Educated operator she cannot sell the drink until it is properly labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup used to scoop peanuts, educated operator requires a handle and she discarded.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the interior of white chest freezer. Cardboard inside two door reach in cooler lining shelf under lettuce. Inspector removed and educated operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is popcorn, except where vent hood is installed.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled with food debris under shelf in dry storage room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen cracked and broken near hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer has build up of ice in the interior.
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. Pink beverage in self serve reach in cooler, operator stated it was a watermelon drink. See stop sale.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Household reach in cooler in dry storage room, shelf's on door soiled with food debris.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No longer closing door, requiring replacement.
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing device broken.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen popcorn style, not cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a 1/4" gap bottom opening edge of door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken and missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single glass door reach in cooler, two door stainless reach in cooler, and single door stainless reach in cooler have food debris on bottom shelves.
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork and raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage and bananas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans 115f hot holding, and cabbage dish 120f hot holding. Operator stated they were made with the last 39 minutes. Increased flame level to reheat. Both reheated to 165f.
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. Printed for operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mrs. George's CFM expired April 3, 2026.
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. Choisna started two days ago and was not given an employee reporting agreement, inspector printed and had it signed at end of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing device broken.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom of chest freezer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen popcorn style, not cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a 1/4" gap bottom opening edge of door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken and missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen has build up of ice on interior.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed for operator.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door glass reach in cooler in kitchen has heat range thermometer, not for use in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom has no hand wash sign, provided to operator and printed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink in kitchen not draining, backing up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single glass door reach in cooler, two door stainless reach in cooler, and single door stainless reach in cooler have food debris on bottom shelves.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored with produce on top of it in stainless steal reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in both single door reach in coolers in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sinks must remain blocked with dirty pans
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food on site thawed and cooked not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White household reach in cooler has soiled handles in back storage room.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used as a garbage in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is popcorn style, not cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. White chest reach in freezer has broken handle with duct tape on it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen or bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Numerous gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer are soiled with debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in triple sink thawing in standing water, water not running.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen by drier soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloths in use in kitchen with no sanitizer bucket set up.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen and in back hallway soiled and slick to walk on.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 to employee and completed during inspection
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of freezer repaired with duct tape
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease buildup on walls behind oven
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor Boxes of peppers on the floor, moved by employee
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw pork stored over or with unwashed produce.
4 Dead roaches on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator swept up.
Floor tiles in disrepair on the cook line.
Stored beans not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey, pork thawing at room temperature recommended to place in cooler to thaw.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright cooler.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish and raw chicken in chest freezer not properly separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler; stew (45F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (45F - Cold Holding); ox tail (45F - Cold Holding); door wasn't tightly closed
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright cooler.
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. Printed out and provided.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dust.
Oil stored on floor in kitchen and storage room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water re pipe hanging from ceiling from bathroom into kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken, pork and fish thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
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.