Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2

814 8Th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Other

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2's latest score of 100 sits above the Palmetto average of 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over saw cooked beef in glass single door reach-in in food truck. Operator moved fish below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Observed no proof of employee training.

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. Observed no proof of employee health reporting agreements.

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. Observed potato salad prepared onsite without a date mark. Operator dated potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM.

53A-01-7

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense sugar in container on shelf in food truck. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation in food truck without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water on food preparation table next to microwave. Operator removed utensils to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on food truck without a beard guard.

13-04-4

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under fryer next to flat top grill . Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in corner on floor near rear exit door near single door glass reach in cooler. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in drip pans under flat top grill and grill. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on water tank under tree compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rodney's Jamaican Grill #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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