RODNEY'S JAMAICAN GRILL
420 67 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer not a proper minimum strength. Operator stated that they had just run out of sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in reach -in produce cooler in kitchen. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in back corner of hot water room behind chest freezer. Operator was in the process of cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg in reach-in cooler. Operator discarded raw cracked shell egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oxtails on hot line at 123F, operator stated that items had been out for approximately 2 hour. Operator started the reheat process, to reheat above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in handwashing sink next to dish machine. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink in back in back food preparation area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line holding pan of plantains. **Warning**
Basic 5
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed 2 acoustic tiles in kitchen above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on the floor in the back food preparation area next to hand sink. Operator moved chicken off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator moved chicken or removed scoop and ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in fish marinade. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.observed open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:09 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.