Palm Bay, Brevard County

DIVINE GRACE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

214 ERMERSON DR NW STE-5, Palm Bay, FL 32907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Jun 10, 2026
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

32-04-4

Detail 24616893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing device broken. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24616888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen popcorn style, not cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24616892

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a 1/4" gap bottom opening edge of door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24616890

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken and missing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24616889

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24616891

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single glass door reach in cooler, two door stainless reach in cooler, and single door stainless reach in cooler have food debris on bottom shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 21

50-17-3

Detail 24499815

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026.

08A-04-5

Detail 24499807

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork and raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage and bananas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 24499808

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw pork. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24499804

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans 115f hot holding, and cabbage dish 120f hot holding. Operator stated they were made with the last 39 minutes. Increased flame level to reheat. Both reheated to 165f. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24499796

Intermediate - 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. Printed for operator. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 24499812

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mrs. George's CFM expired April 3, 2026. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24499800

Intermediate - 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. Choisna started two days ago and was not given an employee reporting agreement, inspector printed and had it signed at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24499803

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing device broken.

14-05-4

Detail 24499809

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom of chest freezer.

36-37-5

Detail 24499805

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen popcorn style, not cleanable. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24499811

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a 1/4" gap bottom opening edge of door.

36-73-4

Detail 24499795

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled with food debris.

36-17-5

Detail 24499814

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken and missing. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24499797

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen has build up of ice on interior.

22-08-4

Detail 24499801

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

51-13-4

Detail 24499813

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed for operator. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24499802

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door glass reach in cooler in kitchen has heat range thermometer, not for use in coolers.

31B-04-4

Detail 24499799

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom has no hand wash sign, provided to operator and printed it. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24499810

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

29-07-5

Detail 24499806

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink in kitchen not draining, backing up.

22-16-4

Detail 24499798

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single glass door reach in cooler, two door stainless reach in cooler, and single door stainless reach in cooler have food debris on bottom shelves.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-04-5

Detail 24211444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored with produce on top of it in stainless steal reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24211432

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in both single door reach in coolers in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24211442

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sinks must remain blocked with dirty pans Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24211438

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24211433

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24211447

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food on site thawed and cooked not date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 24211443

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White household reach in cooler has soiled handles in back storage room.

33-02-4

Detail 24211441

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used as a garbage in kitchen.

36-37-5

Detail 24211439

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is popcorn style, not cleanable.

14-11-5

Detail 24211448

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest reach in freezer has broken handle with duct tape on it. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24211435

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 24211445

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen or bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 24211436

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Numerous gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer are soiled with debris.

06-01-5

Detail 24211437

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in triple sink thawing in standing water, water not running. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24211434

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen by drier soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 24211446

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloths in use in kitchen with no sanitizer bucket set up.

36-10-4

Detail 24211440

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen and in back hallway soiled and slick to walk on.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23703441

Intermediate - 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 to employee and completed during inspection

14-71-4

Detail 23703439

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of freezer repaired with duct tape

23-03-4

Detail 23703440

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled

36-27-5

Detail 23703438

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease buildup on walls behind oven

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 23343569

Intermediate - 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.

14-09-4

Detail 23343570

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 23343571

Basic - Food stored on floor Boxes of peppers on the floor, moved by employee Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22813618

High Priority - Raw pork stored over or with unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22813617

Basic - 4 Dead roaches on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator swept up. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22813616

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair on the cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 22813613

Basic - Stored beans not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 22813615

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey, pork thawing at room temperature recommended to place in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22813614

Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

05-05-4

Detail 22453161

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

16-13-5

Detail 22453160

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22453162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22453159

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 22446565

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish and raw chicken in chest freezer not properly separated.

03A-02-5

Detail 22446559

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler ; stew (45F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (45F - Cold Holding); ox tail (45F - Cold Holding); door wasn't tightly closed Warning

05-05-4

Detail 22446558

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright cooler.

11-26-1

Detail 22446561

Intermediate - 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. Printed out and provided. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22446566

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

23-03-4

Detail 22446563

Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dust.

08B-38-4

Detail 22446560

Basic - Oil stored on floor in kitchen and storage room.

29-08-4

Detail 22446562

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water re pipe hanging from ceiling from bathroom into kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 22446564

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 22446567

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken, pork and fish thawing at room temperature in kitchen.

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

22-45-4

Detail 22032077

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing pans but not sanitizing. Educated employee and operator set up triple sink for washing and sanitizing Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22032074

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 22032079

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cooked vegetables. Single door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 22032083

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400ppm Educated employee and operator Corrected to 75ppm Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22032073

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in pot reach in cooler

53B-10-4

Detail 22032075

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training tests completed. Cards not filled out Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22032082

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22032072

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several

24-08-4

Detail 22032076

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-01-4

Detail 22032081

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Beans on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22032071

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans not inverted Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22032078

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22032080

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal dry storage

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 21872332

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches crawling on the floor in the hallway of dining area. 3 egg casings on floor in the dry storage. 4 live roaches on floor behind reach in cooler in the dry storage area. 2 live roaches crawling on chest freezer in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: 2 live in storage area 1live under prep table kitchen 1 live by fridge 1 live under mop sink Operator killed and cleaned up

35A-03-4

Detail 21872331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 15 Dead roaches on the floor around hot water tank and under 3 bay sink. 1 dead road on shelf by AC handler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: 2 dead in storage room 3 dead total in kitchen 1 dead in hallway 1 dead by water heater Operator cleaned up

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-05-4

Detail 21870207

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches crawling on the floor in the hallway of dining area. 3 egg casings on floor in the dry storage. 4 live roaches on floor behind reach in cooler in the dry storage area. 2 live roaches crawling on chest freezer in the kitchen

01B-02-5

Detail 21870209

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice and beans 45 F

03A-02-5

Detail 21870199

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and beans 45F

03B-01-6

Detail 21870203

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried pork hot holding 118F to 131F

31B-02-4

Detail 21870208

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line

53B-10-4

Detail 21870206

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Books are completed but certificate are blank.

35A-03-4

Detail 21870210

Basic - 15 Dead roaches on the floor around hot water tank and under 3 bay sink. 1 dead road on shelf by AC handler.

14-09-4

Detail 21870201

Basic - 2 Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

50-09-4

Detail 21870202

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-01-4

Detail 21870211

Basic - Floors in kitchen heavily soiled with grease and food debris under equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21870200

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled. Shelves in kitchen heavily soiled with grease and food debris.

08B-37-4

Detail 21870204

Basic - Plantains stored on top of trash can

25-32-4

Detail 21870213

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Foil pans

08B-12-5

Detail 21870205

Basic - Stored food not covered. Plastic container in the dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21870212

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container in the dry storage area.

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21289537

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked oxtail Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21289540

Intermediate - 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. Gilbert

02C-02-5

Detail 21289535

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked rice Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21289539

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in fridge educated Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21289534

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil, vinegar. Dry storage

08B-12-5

Detail 21289536

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork softener looks like sugar Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21289538

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pork softener. Looks like sugar Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21152760

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time extended 30 days. Have ordered books still waiting for them to arrive Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21152762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: Admin Complaint

33-31-5

Detail 21152761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-23: Admin Complaint

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21094555

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time extended 30 days. Have ordered books still waiting for them to arrive Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21094553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 21094554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 20919905

Intermediate - 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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20919903

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White rice not dated in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20919900

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop beans Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20919906

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

12B-13-4

Detail 20919901

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler. Educated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 20919904

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20919902

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beans Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20429094

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Called district office establishment still owes $312.00 Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20429093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable Cutting board

31B-02-4

Detail 20429092

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom operator had outside the restroom door so paper towels aren't flush in the toilet- explained need to be in the rest room so employees can use to turn off water- suggested she put up a sign not fo flush paper towels Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 20429088

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pans on wire rack above 3-compartment sink

12B-07-4

Detail 20429090

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table

40-06-5

Detail 20429091

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table

33-31-5

Detail 20429089

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. A lot of trash and unused equipment the exterior of the building