RHYTHM AND BLUES SOUL KITCHEN
160 MALABAR ROAD SUITE 117, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 813-334-1612
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renew license by logging onto account or calling 850-487-1395.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renew license by logging onto account or calling 850-487-1395.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cooked penne not dated made yesterday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and bread crumbs scooped with cups.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and water jugs stored on floor.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Not on truck.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. New employee less than 60 days had not signed agreement. Provided to owner.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired while operating. Called and renewed while inspector on site.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water breaker secured, educated operator to wash hands between processes even when using gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service items in sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of thawing and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Removed all fish and placed in pan in reach in cooler to thaw.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, spices, and sauces on floor. Educated operator they must be 6 inches off the floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No decal displayed on exterior of truck.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Removed to ware washing. Educated operator to have in 135+ water.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No number on exterior of truck.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer had turkey gravy frozen and not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing on counter, educated operator to thaw under running water or in reach in cooler.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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. Operator has copy not filled out by employee
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. Page
Food stored on floor. Breading
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
Mar 7, 2024Inspection 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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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 form
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on between fryers and between fryer and griddle Hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers
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.