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RODNEY'S JAMAICAN GRILL

814 8 AVE W, Palmetto FL 34221

Last inspected Jul 12, 2023 · 2 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5105356
Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in bar on counter approximately 2 live roaches. Observed in back kitchen area by chest Reach in freezer approximately 5 live roaches.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023039971Jul 11, 2023Aug 24, 2023$400

Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Jul 12, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Salmon over potato Salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Salmon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in bar on counter approximately 2 live roaches. Observed in back kitchen area by chest Reach in freezer approximately 5 live roaches.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in front bar area. Observed in side kitchen area by fountain beverage machine approximately 3 dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach in back area by chest freezer.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
In main kitchen area Raw onions and Chicken container stored on floor in main kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.