RODNEY'S JAMAICAN GRILL #2
814 8TH AVE W, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941.981.3214
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025005601 | Jan 8, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over saw cooked beef in glass single door reach-in in food truck. Operator moved fish below the beef.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
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. Observed no proof of employee health reporting agreements.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad prepared onsite without a date mark. Operator dated potato salad.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense sugar in container on shelf in food truck. Operator removed the cup.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on food truck without a beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation in food truck without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water on food preparation table next to microwave. Operator removed utensils to be cleaned and sanitized.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Show 1 finding ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under fryer next to flat top grill. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in corner on floor near rear exit door near single door glass reach in cooler. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in drip pans under flat top grill and grill. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on water tank under tree compartment sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.