Rose Island Spice
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Rose Island Spice, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. -rear door
35B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet
29-11-4
86
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw chicken in not food grade bag in white chest freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -tiles around grease trap **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
64
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. -fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding) -operator turned up temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under large white chest freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -tiles around grease trap in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -produce on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall next to water heater
36-24-5
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area is damaged
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink entering the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
74
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit/cooked cabbage 125F, fried plantains 100F/both less than 4 hours per operator/cooked cabbage reheated to 168F, fried plantains reheated to 166F/ **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./operator called Tallahassee and renew the license immediately. License now current active, expires 4/1/2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor./walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter hand sink.
31B-04-4
64
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over ready to eat chicken in freezer . **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in freezer soiled. Interior oven soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior pots soiled frying chicken **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rose Island Spice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rose Island Spice on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rose Island Spice?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rose Island Spice.
How does Rose Island Spice compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Rose Island Spice most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Rose Island Spice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rose Island Spice have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rose Island Spice 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 Rose Island Spice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rose Island Spice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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