REGGAE RIDDIM JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
819 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-814-3880
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (2) live roach on floor in kitchen left of 3 door glass cooler (1) live roach crawling on kitchen floor by oven (2) live roaches under coolers in kitchen (2) live roaches under prep table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023060500 | Oct 9, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2022038255 | Jul 25, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2018044605 | Jul 5, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $500 |
| 4--2016039450 | Aug 2, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | $1,100 |
| 4--2015005358 | Dec 8, 2014 | Mar 2, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs over ready to eat food items in glass door cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food disposal in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment 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. -for one employee
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator had employee run out and get chlorine during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -some prepared food items no date marking
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout kitchen
Ceiling tile missing. -above dish washing area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -around dish washing area
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -under right side of 3 compartment sink
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear screen door
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up fallen piece of cabbage with gloves on and continued to prep cabbage.Educated employee
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink was turned off. Operator turned sink back on
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 12-dead small flying insects at bug zapper under table at front counter. Operator cleaned and discarded
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles over exit door area Ceiling tiles missing over dish wash area by dry dish storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates located on shelf with dry next to exit door leading to dining area
Dead roaches on premises. 1-dead roach in metal mop sink past second cooks line. Operator cleaned and discarded
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by triple sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at second cooks line
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach in freezer
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken in triple sink in water. Operator turned on cold water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind storage shelf at entrance to warehouse wash area
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cabbage 115° corrected to 169° Jerk sauce 110° corrected to 165° On cooks line less than 4 hours, operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bins that holds foods - heavilysoiled
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.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing by ice machine and storage room by ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cooks line next to storage bin holding pots and pans
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door freezer does not close properly, using tape to keep unit closed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under cooking equipment Under 3 compartment sink
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Freezer on back cook area has exposed insulation on right interior door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dry goods containers soiled Blue floor fan in kitchen soiled
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor by 3 compartment sink
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upright unit in back prep area is out of order
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken front counter 108f, operator turned temp up on holding unit
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided operator with handout
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by chemicals hooked up to machine
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 operator with handout, 3 current employees working signed and dated form
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in prep area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in areas throughout the kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell, keys and ear buds on canned goods shelving
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to poultry in kitchen cracked
Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink
Light not functioning over dish machine and over back cooking equipment area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind 3 compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink has a leak under the sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked by garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in hand sink front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods from previous day not dated
Ceiling tile missing in back room by ice machine, by back door
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at entrance to kitchen by dining room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing to wall across from dish machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in areas across from dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 2 door refrigeration unit by hallway has exposed insulation on right door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, unit by back door not in use
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
towel used under cutting board.
Oct 10, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods prepared previous day not dated
Ceiling tile missing by store room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust on vents and ceiling tiles Throughout kitchen area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall across from 3 compartment sink and wall at entrance to back door
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler by back door not in service
Oct 9, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 31 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ox tail Goat Cooked previous day in reach in cooler 67f to 69f
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran 3X sanitizer tested 0 ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (2) live roach on floor in kitchen left of 3 door glass cooler (1) live roach crawling on kitchen floor by oven (2) live roaches under coolers in kitchen (2) live roaches under prep table
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20 lbs goat 64° 20 lbs ox tail 74°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken 49° - per operator food pulled out to portion for reheating, out of refrigerator less than 30 minutes 20 lbs goat 64° - see stop sale 20 lbs ox tail 74° - see stop sale
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. Provided operator with handout
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink front counter area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods prepared previous day not dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing by store room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust on vents and ceiling tiles Throughout kitchen area
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishes and glasses across from glass cooler in kitchen stored on soiled rack
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall across from 3 compartment sink and wall at entrance to back door
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut board in kitchen has heavy cut marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on napkins Soiled Aprons hanging on rack with clean dishes
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under all cooking equipment Floor soiled with food debris under coolers in kitchen Floor soiled bar area right of register
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic scoop in flower bin - handle broken off
Food stored on floor. 2 bags of rice on floor in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall bar area by register
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Glass door oven in kitchen soiled
Light not functioning. Several lights in kitchen not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler by back door not in service
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by 3 compartment sink
towel used under cutting board.
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.