SWEET DELIGHT JAMAICAN CUISINE

Name: SWEET DELIGHT JAMAICAN CUISINE
Address: 4500 DIXIE HWY NE STE 4 AND 5, PALM BAY, FL, 32905, US
Rating: 34.1

4500 DIXIE HWY NE STE 4 AND 5, PALM BAY, FL 32905

License #1507099

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34.1 Grade F / 100

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SWEET DELIGHT JAMAICAN CUISINE in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 34.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 11 critical, 7 major, 34 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on May 13, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on May 14, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure not functional and door propped open.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler has ambient temperature of 60F cold holding. Operator was informed at last two inspections to repair prior to using for temperature controlled food.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Exterior dumpster shared by other businesses had both lids open.
[53B-13-5] 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. Peter had no proof of training.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 80 B: C extinguisher in recharge status.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Fried chicken with mold on it in glass door reach in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to account or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in cooler ; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - cold holding)
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass door reach in cooler ; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - Cold Holding)
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in mop sink room.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors behind fryers, behind shelves, and under triple sink soiled with food debris.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in cooler ; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - cold holding)
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 80 B: C extinguisher in recharge status.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to account or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
[53B-13-5] 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. Peter had no proof of training.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Exterior dumpster shared by other businesses had both lids open.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach on black case in back kitchen near prep table. Observed live roach on wall in kitchen. Observed three live roaches on prep table behind can goods. Observed live roach running across kitchen floor. Observed three more behind second prep table near chest freezer. Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in kitchen on floor behind equipment.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in mop sink room.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure not functional and door propped open.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler has ambient temperature of 60F cold holding. Operator was informed at last two inspections to repair prior to using for temperature controlled food.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass door reach in cooler ; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - Cold Holding)
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Fried chicken with mold on it in glass door reach in cooler.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors behind fryers, behind shelves, and under triple sink soiled with food debris.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] 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)
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near stove top soiled with food debris.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door not self closing. Held open at time of inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2025. Need to post current license.
[31B-04-4] 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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Lids open on dumpster, neighbors filled it this morning. Operator stated its dumped everyday.
[03A-02-5] 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)
[05-05-4] 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.
[14-74-7] 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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by dirty ware.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in mop sink room.

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