Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in glass reach in cooler shows 20f, actually 52f cold holding. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Ordered. **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in mop sink room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2025. Need to post current license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink does not have hand wash sign. Two of three bathrooms in second suite require hand wash signs. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open on dumpster, neighbors filled it this morning. Operator stated it's dumped everyday. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door not self closing. Held open at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove top soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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. Glass reach in cooler at 52 F cold holding see stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Still at 50F only non TCS foods in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
64
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass reach in cooler in kitchen; one piece fried chicken (47F - Cold Holding); 10 quarters raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); two quarts gravy (50F - Cold Holding); pint cooked salt fish (48F - Hot Holding); 1/2 pound of cooked cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds pork roast (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass reach in cooler in kitchen; one piece fried chicken (47F - Cold Holding); 10 quarters raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); two quarts gravy (50F - Cold Holding); pint cooked salt fish (48F - Hot Holding); 1/2 pound of cooked cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds pork roast (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in glass reach in cooler shows 20f, actually 52f cold holding.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by dirty ware. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Glass reach in cooler at 52 F cold holding see stop sale.
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in mop sink room.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2025. Need to post current license.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink does not have hand wash sign. Two of three bathrooms in second suite require hand wash signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open on dumpster, neighbors filled it this morning. Operator stated it's dumped everyday.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door not self closing. Held open at time of inspection.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove top soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door glass reach in cooler in back, right slide door doesn't seal all the way.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind stove and fryers soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer in back of kitchen is soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 44 F - cold holding; recommended rapid chill in freezer. Manager placed items in freezer for rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked with chair. chair removed by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans in dry storage
25-06-4
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup hot holding on stove 129F recommended to reheat to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice and beans 45 to 46
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled back pack and went to the front counter to prepare meal boxes without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, and fried chicken in the cook line cooler.
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack hanging from mixer
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Oil and spices stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. On all restroom doors including employees.
32-04-4
Basic - Broken ambient thermometer in 2 door glass cooler.
05-09-4
25
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine.
How does Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine 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 Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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