Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine

8308 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351-7308
African
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in cook line hand sink. Employee removed all utensils to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple portioned prepared foods in walk in freezer not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make line grooved and discolored.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cold unit lower cooler doors damaged and hanging loose.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cold unit and steam well. Employee removed knife to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on prep table by cold line. Employee dumped water and moved to sink to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container of plastic tasting spoons above make line not stored with all handles presented up.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing/slow draining water in hand sink by cookline.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil y cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted above prep table shelving operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above spice rack next to set up/prep area, ceiling damaged. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in cook line/kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 poster
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above spice rack next to set up/prep area, ceiling damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in cook line/kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers over set up/prep area. Containers not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink with no hot water, at 83F - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Water at 83°. Corrected on site Now 101° **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler doors at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with accumulation of black substance/ grease/ food debris. Observed stove top oven and walls with accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Some debris observed **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by hand washing sink with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of mold like substance and old food residue on reach in juice cooler, reach in coolers at cook line and walk in cooler doors and gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Observed **Time Extended**
23-24-4
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50°, calaloo 54°. Observed foods on ice. Per operator foods in unit less than 2 hours. Operator added ice and time marked 12:00-4:00pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at ware washing station. Not lading.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Four in kitchen - water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of water 94°with cooking utensils in it. Operator replaced water. Now 137° **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook station. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at dry storage shelves in kitchen.
14-06-4
43
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No chlorine sanitizing solution test strip for sanitizing buckets and 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink with no hot water, at 83F - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of mold like substance and old food residue on reach in juice cooler, reach in coolers at cook line and walk in cooler doors and gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle used to dispense flour at dry storage seasoning shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler doors at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed wood cutting board used to chop meats stored next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 79F. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with accumulation of black substance/ grease/ food debris. Observed stove top oven and walls with accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by hand washing sink with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine.

How does Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.