Rodney's Jamaican Grill
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Rodney's Jamaican Grill, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Rodney's Jamaican Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line holding pan of plantains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line holding pan of plantains. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
90
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg in reach-in cooler. Operator discarded raw cracked shell egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer not a proper minimum strength. Operator stated that they had just run out of sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oxtails on hot line at 123F, operator stated that items had been out for approximately 2 hour. Operator started the reheat process, to reheat above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in reach -in produce cooler in kitchen. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in back corner of hot water room behind chest freezer. Operator was in the process of cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in handwashing sink next to dish machine. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink in back in back food preparation area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line holding pan of plantains. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed 2 acoustic tiles in kitchen above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on the floor in the back food preparation area next to hand sink. Operator moved chicken off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator moved chicken or removed scoop and ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in fish marinade. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.observed open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
27
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids. Waste company pushed dumpster to far back to close lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped torn foil on bottom shelf of food preparation table in back dish area.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen along doorway with excess dust and grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen in front of hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front of hood system with excess grease and dust.
23-03-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sinks in dish area. Operator replace replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpsters. Dumpster company pushed dumpster to far back to close lids. Operator is going to speak to dumpster company.
33-16-4
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with grease and dust at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with broken lid. Operator stated that he has ordered a new dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed dumpster with broken lid at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed excess grease on hood systems filters at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with out a self closer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed exterior exit door from kitchen without a self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover bottom shelf in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed torn ripped tin foil being used to cover bottom shelf in dish area. **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed wall next to dish machine soiled with black mold like substance at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers in glass single door reach in cooler in kitchen stored over sliced pepper and onions. Operator moved burger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in back storage closet off of dish area around water heater. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings in lower corner cabinet in bar area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on cooks line 200 ppm. Operator corrected strength of sanitizer to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area being used to thaw food. Educated operator on the use of hand wash sinks. Operator removed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no vomit cleanup plan. E-mailed operator copy of vomit clean-up plan. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottled beverage on food prep table in kitchen across from cooks line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with broken lid. Operator stated that he has ordered a new dumpster. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall and missing dry wall in lower corner cabinet in bar area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water at 86F. Operator removed utensils from standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with out a self closer. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior exit door from kitchen with gap half way up the door near handle. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover bottom shelf in dish area. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance next to dish machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Ox tails being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on cold water to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
Oct 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom and woman's restroom, not self closing.
32-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rodney's Jamaican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rodney's Jamaican Grill on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rodney's Jamaican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rodney's Jamaican Grill.
How does Rodney's Jamaican Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Rodney's Jamaican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Rodney's Jamaican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rodney's Jamaican Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rodney's Jamaican Grill 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rodney's Jamaican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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