ROSE'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
2553 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34982
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
MAR 24
JUN 24
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank k you bags used to store food in freezer and reach in coolers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on tall silver 2 door reach in cooler dirty.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signs used
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty and greasy
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate10 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. Pan of cooked black rice labeled 8-16-26. Pan of cooked griot cooked 8-16-26
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank k you bags used to store food in freezer and reach in coolers.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Black storage containers used to clean and prep meat products
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over produce
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pan of black cooked rice approximately 4 pounds in 3 door reach in cooler 49F prepped 8-16-26. Approximately 5 pounds of griot in 3 door reach in cooler prepared 8-16-26 52F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by chair. Operator moved the chair
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup inside sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rose
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.multiple sinks in kitchen area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle sink in kitchen area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on tall silver 2 door reach in cooler dirty.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Raw turkey wings placed in dish washing area while activity washing dishes and using dish washing machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave dirty
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signs used
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty and greasy
Objectionable odors in dining area or other areas of the establishment. Sewage smell
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor at the front counter.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back wall has larger holes in top, hole behind soda bin, in front of restroom
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink by refrigerator
Jun 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in reach in freezer
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches in the hot box not in use. 1 live roach on outside of hot box. 2 live roaches in the cooler on cooks line using as storage at this time. 2 live roaches on outside of cooler on cooks line.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 18 lemonades, 19 individual desserts products are made in a home setting and not licensed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef ground 57f cold holding, manager states cooler was 40 about 12:00 advised to place food in another cooler to rapid chill.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back hand 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. New employee in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on top of dish machine. 1 dead roach in server area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on storage shelf with dry foods
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator right when u walk in back ambient temp 72f, cooler with plates in back not working
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Food stored on floor. Bag sugar
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back wall has larger holes in top, hole behind soda bin, in front of restroom
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink out back, standing water, not draining
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink by refrigerator
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front service area. Informed Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor by back door with broom storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen in front of 3 door reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents.
Reach-in cooler shelves soiled on bottom with food debris. Informed Manager.
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff change gloves, but not wash hand when changing task.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No test kit/strips for chlorine sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, white cutting boards on cooks line are heavily soiled and marked.
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. The operator states that the training is complete but not here on site.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One female employee. Informed operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, on the oven mitts are heavily soiled.
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.