Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Palm Bay restaurant, which scores around 76. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the kitchen raw packs in the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Gave operator copy. Had employees read and sign **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fish. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in refrigerator
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bottle juices in cooler.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen Sent operator copy **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing at room temperature Operator put in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washcloths in hand sink behind cash register removed by owner **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 121 F - hot holding; reheated to 170 F - hot holding; **Corrected On-Site**
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. Copy sent to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Nest to triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. 1 new employee under 60 days. Provided copy to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light bulb on the right end
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Side by side fridge in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
86
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (58F - Cold Holding); milk (58F); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (59F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken - 115F cooked 2hours prior, suggested rapid reheat, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (58F - Cold Holding); milk (58F); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (59F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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 the Operator a copy of the Employee Health Reporting Agreement, and had new employee sign it **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Using grocery bags to hold raw chicken in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st, 2023. Operator planning to pay on Friday**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Bug spray next to prep table
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained
22-02-4
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 copy for operator for new employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at front handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensils in standing water 86 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters accumulated dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has chlorine needs quaternary. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 50F needs 1 that ranges 0 to 220F for cold holing temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
05-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under front counter, around microwave, front line. Foam used to fill holes, shave down, paint to make it smooth easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
67
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Snapper fish 115f Put in oven to reheat to 165f or higher
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fish not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop corn meal **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rose Garden Caribbean 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 Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rose Garden Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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