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DIVINE GRACE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

214 ERMERSON DR NW STE-5 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3683190
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13582937
DBPR license1505772

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#15High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026.

#16High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork and raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage and bananas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans 115f hot holding, and cabbage dish 120f hot holding. Operator stated they were made with the last 39 minutes. Increased flame level to reheat. Both reheated to 165f. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate11-27-4

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. Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mrs. George's CFM expired April 3, 2026. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate11-26-1

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. Choisna started two days ago and was not given an employee reporting agreement, inspector printed and had it signed at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing device broken.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom of chest freezer.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen popcorn style, not cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a 1/4" gap bottom opening edge of door.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled with food debris.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken and missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen has build up of ice on interior.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door glass reach in cooler in kitchen has heat range thermometer, not for use in coolers.

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom has no hand wash sign, provided to operator and printed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink in kitchen not draining, backing up.

#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single glass door reach in cooler, two door stainless reach in cooler, and single door stainless reach in cooler have food debris on bottom shelves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.