Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
29
Score
Inspectors have visited Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to 13 violations before.
“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant's 29 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs over ready to eat food items in glass door cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food disposal in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
31A-11-4
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. -for one employee
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator had employee run out and get chlorine during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -some prepared food items no date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above dish washing area
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -around dish washing area
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -under right side of 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
29
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up fallen piece of cabbage with gloves on and continued to prep cabbage.Educated employee
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink was turned off. Operator turned sink back on **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at second cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken in triple sink in water. Operator turned on cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind storage shelf at entrance to warehouse wash area
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door reach in freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 12-dead small flying insects at bug zapper under table at front counter. Operator cleaned and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles over exit door area Ceiling tiles missing over dish wash area by dry dish storage
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates located on shelf with dry next to exit door leading to dining area
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1-dead roach in metal mop sink past second cooks line. Operator cleaned and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by triple sink
36-22-4
45
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cabbage 115° corrected to 169° Jerk sauce 110° corrected to 165° On cooks line less than 4 hours, operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bins that holds foods - heavilysoiled
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing by ice machine and storage room by ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cooks line next to storage bin holding pots and pans
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door freezer does not close properly, using tape to keep unit closed
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under cooking equipment Under 3 compartment sink
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Freezer on back cook area has exposed insulation on right interior door
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dry goods containers soiled Blue floor fan in kitchen soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor by 3 compartment sink
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upright unit in back prep area is out of order
33-31-5
35
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken front counter 108f, operator turned temp up on holding unit **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by chemicals hooked up to machine **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 operator with handout, 3 current employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in areas throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell, keys and ear buds on canned goods shelving **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to poultry in kitchen cracked **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning over dish machine and over back cooking equipment area
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink has a leak under the sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
27
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods prepared previous day not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing by store room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust on vents and ceiling tiles Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall across from 3 compartment sink and wall at entrance to back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler by back door not in service **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
64
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ox tail Goat Cooked previous day in reach in cooler 67f to 69f **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. Ran 3X sanitizer tested 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (2) live roach on floor in kitchen left of 3 door glass cooler (1) live roach crawling on kitchen floor by oven (2) live roaches under coolers in kitchen (2) live roaches under prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20 lbs goat 64° 20 lbs ox tail 74° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken 49° - per operator food pulled out to portion for reheating, out of refrigerator less than 30 minutes 20 lbs goat 64° - see stop sale 20 lbs ox tail 74° - see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink front counter area **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
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 operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods prepared previous day not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishes and glasses across from glass cooler in kitchen stored on soiled rack **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing by store room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust on vents and ceiling tiles Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall across from 3 compartment sink and wall at entrance to back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut board in kitchen has heavy cut marks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on napkins Soiled Aprons hanging on rack with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dish machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under all cooking equipment Floor soiled with food debris under coolers in kitchen Floor soiled bar area right of register **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic scoop in flower bin - handle broken off **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bags of rice on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall bar area by register **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Glass door oven in kitchen soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights in kitchen not working **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler by back door not in service **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
10
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing by ice machine and office **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler from previous day not dated **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back room by ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to blue board on line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to coolers in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation to freezer in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over prep area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior freezer prep is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant.
How does Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant 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 Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reggae Riddim Jamaican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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