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ROSE GARDEN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

ROSE GARDEN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in PALM BAY has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1384 MALABAR RD SE STE #4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10954715

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in refrigerator
  • 02D-03-4: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.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen Sent operator copy Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing at room temperature Operator put in refrigerator Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the kitchen raw packs in the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Gave operator copy. Had employees read and sign Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-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 fish. Reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10746702

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner removed Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washcloths in hand sink behind cash register removed by owner Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8849536

  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 50-17-3: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

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8792011

  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light bulb on the right end
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Side by side fridge in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 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. Copy sent to operator Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Nest to triple sink Corrected On-Site
  • 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. 1 new employee under 60 days. Provided copy to operator Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610143

  • 14-74-7: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**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454471

  • 14-74-7: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.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer
  • 01B-02-5: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)
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 03B-01-6: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**
  • 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, Provided the Operator a copy of the Employee Health Reporting Agreement, and had new employee sign it Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390774

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensils in standing water 86 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters accumulated dust Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Using grocery bags to hold raw chicken in freezer
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st, 2023. Operator planning to pay on FridayAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Bug spray next to prep table
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained
  • 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. -provided copy for operator for new employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at front handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation