Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen

160 Malabar Road Suite 117, Vin 8057, Palm Bay, FL 32907

American

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

High Risk

Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen has been inspected four times since 2022. Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen's 43 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired while operating. Called and renewed while inspector on site.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. New employee less than 60 days had not signed agreement. Provided to owner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water breaker secured, educated operator to wash hands between processes even when using gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

27-19-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service items in sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, spices, and sauces on floor. Educated operator they must be 6 inches off the floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No decal displayed on exterior of truck. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Removed to ware washing. Educated operator to have in 135+ water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No number on exterior of truck. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer had turkey gravy frozen and not covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing on counter, educated operator to thaw under running water or in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of thawing and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Removed all fish and placed in pan in reach in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Page

53B-13-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

16-37-1

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. Operator has copy not filled out by employee

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

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

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Breading **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen.

How does Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen 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 Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rhythm and Blues Soul Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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