Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro

2399 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431

African

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes at ware washing area before handling clean utensil to prepare food, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door stainless cooler using duct tape as handle.

14-11-5

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (120-133F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of a covered steam table. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on floor underneath and next to fryer

36-73-4

Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw fish and beef stored over ready to eat vegetables. Employee moved ready to eat items to top shelf . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed case of raw chicken being stored over raw fish and beef. Employee stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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 procedures.

11-27-4

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 form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up two door max cooler at cooked chicken, cooked ribs (50-52F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to reach in freezer. Said items there approximately 2 hours, Called for maintenance Power surge

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rocksteady Jamaican Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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