Palmetto, Manatee County

RODNEY'S JAMAICAN GRILL

814 8 AVE W, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jul 12, 2023
City
Palmetto
County
Manatee
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Jul 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22114698

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22114696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22114697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with Grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Time Extended

Jul 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22113647

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22113646

High Priority - 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 . Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22113652

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22113648

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22113649

Basic - 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. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22113650

Basic - 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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22113651

Basic - In main kitchen area Raw onions and Chicken container stored on floor in main kitchen area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22113653

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with Grease. Warning

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-49-4

Detail 22029594

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizing at 25ppm. Owner set up three compartment sink to properly sanitize. Owner to call for service. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22029597

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license posted 21-1-2022. Owner renewed on line while on site. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22029593

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. Observed no employee reporting forms in use. Inspector will email.

41-17-4

Detail 22029598

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22029595

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen and food prep area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22029596

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of limes on flor under dry storage shelf. Observed case of cooking oil on floor.Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21654425

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a shelf in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottles Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21654424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

53B-14-5

Detail 21654421

Intermediate - 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. Establishment has 7 employees 4 have expired food handle training.

27-16-4

Detail 21654429

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink next to the soda machine in the kitchen.

36-37-5

Detail 21654426

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21654423

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21654428

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in the kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 21654422

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in the kitchen and the bar area soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21654427

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls though out the kitchen.

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20795692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20795691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Time Extended

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 20666526

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-02-4

Detail 20666524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep line in kitchen.

36-37-5

Detail 20666525

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen.

13-04-4

Detail 20666527

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Jan 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 20767347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20767346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20767348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20767350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on prep line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20767349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in reach in cooler in front of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

50-17-2

Detail 20764568

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20764566

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in bar area at the farthest end nearest the road. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20764572

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20764567

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near soda rack in kitchen and under bar area. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20764563

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20764573

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above three compartment sink. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20764574

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on prep line in kitchen. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20764564

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under dry storage shelves near reach in coolers in front of kitchen. Observed one dead roach behind reach in coolers in front of kitchen. Observed one dead roach behind reach in freezer in room adjacent to the bathrooms. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 20764569

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20764565

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris beneath soda dispenser in kitchen and under steam table. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 20764570

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in reach in cooler in front of kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20764571

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at the beer cooler at the bar. Warning

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

22-41-4

Detail 20360066

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Three compartment sink available with chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed 0 ppm chlorine. Owner contacted Vista Serve for service. Will set up three compartment sink with bleach. Time Extended

22-05-4

Detail 20360068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Time Extended

22-22-4

Detail 20360067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Time Extended

23-25-4

Detail 20360065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Time Extended