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ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO

2399 N FEDERAL HWY UNIT C, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561.910.1562

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020707
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015004029Jan 29, 2015Apr 6, 2015$600

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes at ware washing area before handling clean utensil to prepare food, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door stainless cooler using duct tape as handle.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 23, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (120-133F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of a covered steam table. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in microwave to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice
Basic/14-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on floor underneath and next to fryer
Basic/36-73-4
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen cup used to dispense flour. Discussed with operator to use scoop with handle to dispense flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved fryer oil to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw fish and beef stored over ready to eat vegetables. Employee moved ready to eat items to top shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed case of raw chicken being stored over raw fish and beef. Employee stored food properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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 procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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 form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.