SWEET DELIGHT JAMAICAN CUISINE
4500 DIXIE HWY NE STE 4 AND 5, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-821-4974
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened last Saturday today Tuesday
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By mop sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee operator discarded
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager
Food stored on floor. Case of water. Operator moved off of floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped changed water
May 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Fried chicken with mold on it in glass door reach in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to account or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass door reach in cooler; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in cooler; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - cold holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.
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. Peter had no proof of training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in mop sink room.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler has ambient temperature of 60F cold holding. Operator was informed at last two inspections to repair prior to using for temperature controlled food.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors behind fryers, behind shelves, and under triple sink soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Exterior dumpster shared by other businesses had both lids open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure not functional and door propped open.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 80 B: C extinguisher in recharge status.
May 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Fried chicken with mold on it in glass door reach in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to account or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach on black case in back kitchen near prep table. Observed live roach on wall in kitchen. Observed three live roaches on prep table behind can goods. Observed live roach running across kitchen floor. Observed three more behind second prep table near chest freezer. Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in kitchen on floor behind equipment.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass door reach in cooler; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in cooler; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - cold holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.
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. Peter had no proof of training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in mop sink room.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler has ambient temperature of 60F cold holding. Operator was informed at last two inspections to repair prior to using for temperature controlled food.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors behind fryers, behind shelves, and under triple sink soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Exterior dumpster shared by other businesses had both lids open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure not functional and door propped open.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 80 B: C extinguisher in recharge status.
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in glass reach in cooler shows 20f, actually 52f cold holding.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass reach in cooler at 52 F cold holding see stop sale.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in mop sink room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2025. Need to post current license.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink does not have hand wash sign. Two of three bathrooms in second suite require hand wash signs.
Open dumpster lid. Lids open on dumpster, neighbors filled it this morning. Operator stated it's dumped everyday.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door not self closing. Held open at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove top soiled with food debris.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass reach in cooler in kitchen; one piece fried chicken (47F - Cold Holding); 10 quarters raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); two quarts gravy (50F - Cold Holding); pint cooked salt fish (48F - Hot Holding); 1/2 pound of cooked cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds pork roast (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass reach in cooler in kitchen; one piece fried chicken (47F - Cold Holding); 10 quarters raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); two quarts gravy (50F - Cold Holding); pint cooked salt fish (48F - Hot Holding); 1/2 pound of cooked cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds pork roast (50F - Cold Holding)
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in glass reach in cooler shows 20f, actually 52f cold holding.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by dirty ware.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass reach in cooler at 52 F cold holding see stop sale.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in mop sink room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2025. Need to post current license.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink does not have hand wash sign. Two of three bathrooms in second suite require hand wash signs.
Open dumpster lid. Lids open on dumpster, neighbors filled it this morning. Operator stated it's dumped everyday.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door not self closing. Held open at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove top soiled with food debris.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Two door glass reach in cooler in back, right slide door doesn't seal all the way.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind stove and fryers soiled with grease.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer in back of kitchen is soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove soiled with food debris.
Sep 25, 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kenesha
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box single service cups on floor
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 44 F - cold holding; recommended rapid chill in freezer. Manager placed items in freezer for rapid chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked with chair. chair removed by manager
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans in dry storage
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Soup was out while prepping, suggested rapid chill and to not put the breads next to the condenser fan to encourage better circulation.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket by freezer in prep area. Operator diluted to 100ppm
Ambient air thermometer in standing reach-in cooler near register not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced with new thermometers during inspection
Equipment in poor repair, handle on sliding reach-in cooler missing
Reuse of single-use to go boxes to store cooked beef patties, operator moved to different container
Unpackaged food in white chest reach in freezer in nonsecure area.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *hood filters and under flat top accumulation of grease and food debris
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.