RHYTHM AND BLUES SOUL KITCHEN

With 3 inspections documented, RHYTHM AND BLUES SOUL KITCHEN maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating in PALM BAY. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

160 MALABAR ROAD SUITE 117, VIN 8057

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939375

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of thawing and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Removed all fish and placed in pan in reach in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, spices, and sauces on floor. Educated operator they must be 6 inches off the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No decal displayed on exterior of truck. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Removed to ware washing. Educated operator to have in 135+ water. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No number on exterior of truck. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer had turkey gravy frozen and not covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing on counter, educated operator to thaw under running water or in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-04-5:High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. New employee less than 60 days had not signed agreement. Provided to owner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired while operating. Called and renewed while inspector on site.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water breaker secured, educated operator to wash hands between processes even when using gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service items in sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8713977

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Breading Corrected On-Site
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has copy not filled out by employee
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Page

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8627098

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in flour
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on between fryers and between fryer and griddle Hood filters
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided form Corrected On-Site