Palm Bay, Brevard County

ROSE GARDEN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

1384 MALABAR RD SE STE #4, Palm Bay, FL 32907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
6 Intermediate
Nov 6, 2025
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

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.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 24175150

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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24175154

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24175149

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the kitchen raw packs in the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24175153

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. Gave operator copy. Had employees read and sign Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24175155

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24175148

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

51-11-4

Detail 24175156

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-11-5

Detail 24175147

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in refrigerator

02D-03-4

Detail 24175146

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bottle juices in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 24175152

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen Sent operator copy Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24175151

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing at room temperature Operator put in refrigerator Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23444134

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23444135

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washcloths in hand sink behind cash register removed by owner Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23444133

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

14-55-4

Detail 23444136

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner removed Corrected On-Site

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23230632

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 23230631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 23032753

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23032751

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 121 F - hot holding; reheated to 170 F - hot holding; Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23032750

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. Copy sent to operator Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 23032747

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23032745

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Nest to triple sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23032746

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. 1 new employee under 60 days. Provided copy to operator Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23032748

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light bulb on the right end

23-03-4

Detail 23032752

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

22-16-4

Detail 23032744

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Side by side fridge in kitchen Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23032743

Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in freezer Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23032749

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

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-74-7

Detail 22638279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22638278

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22638277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 22634815

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer

01B-02-5

Detail 22634817

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (58F - Cold Holding); milk (58F); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (59F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22634810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (58F - Cold Holding); milk (58F); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (59F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22634812

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken - 115F cooked 2hours prior, suggested rapid reheat, Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22634814

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 the Operator a copy of the Employee Health Reporting Agreement, and had new employee sign it Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22634818

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

14-74-7

Detail 22634816

Basic - 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.

50-09-4

Detail 22634811

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 22634813

Basic - Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 22146428

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Using grocery bags to hold raw chicken in freezer

50-17-3

Detail 22146434

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st, 2023. Operator planning to pay on FridayAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 22146433

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Bug spray next to prep table

22-02-4

Detail 22146431

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

11-26-1

Detail 22146432

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 copy for operator for new employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22146427

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at front handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22146430

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensils in standing water 86 F. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22146429

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

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

16-32-5

Detail 21843294

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has chlorine needs quaternary. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21843297

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

05-03-4

Detail 21843295

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 50F needs 1 that ranges 0 to 220F for cold holing temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21843296

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 21843293

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under front counter, around microwave, front line. Foam used to fill holes, shave down, paint to make it smooth easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 21838895

High Priority - Bowl of raw chicken stored over or with unwashed produce in the reach in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 21838898

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken with raw fish.

35A-05-4

Detail 21838894

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling on the bathroom door and 3 live crawling on the front line steam table. Operator killed Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21838899

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken on the counter of sink 65F, recommended to rapid chill or start cooking. Started to marinade the chicken to cook. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21838896

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. Provided Printed copy Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 21838900

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has chlorine needs quaternary.

11-26-1

Detail 21838892

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.

31B-05-4

Detail 21838891

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in bathroom.

05-03-4

Detail 21838893

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 50F needs 1 that ranges 0 to 220F for cold holing temperatures.

35A-03-4

Detail 21838902

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Operator swept up. 1 dead on floor in the dining area behind soda cooler. 5 dead on the front counter under warmer. Operator swept up and cleaned. 1 dead on the floor under table. 4 dead on the floor behind reach in cooler in the kitchen. 6 dead on the floor in the dry storage area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21838897

Basic - Hood filters soiled

14-06-4

Detail 21838901

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under front counter, around microwave, front line. Foam used to fill holes, shave down, paint to make it smooth easily cleanable.

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21210468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Snapper fish 115f Put in oven to reheat to 165f or higher

02C-02-5

Detail 21210471

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fish not dated

41-17-4

Detail 21210470

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21210472

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

21-12-4

Detail 21210467

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 21210469

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

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 21091765

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside next to grill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21091764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20879014

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over shredded cabbage Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20879020

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice being held at 94°. Operator stated that rice has been in service for 1 hour. Recommended rapid reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20879018

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside next to grill Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20879015

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Covers in rear hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20879016

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 20879011

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Codfish cooked Saturday, today is Tuesday Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20879013

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20879019

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator threw them away Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20879012

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fryer oil Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20879017

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

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20365665

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator sent a money order last week her other check was returned Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20365664

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 20365663

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch 91°f

08B-38-4

Detail 20365666

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions