Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SWEET DELIGHT JAMAICAN CUISINE

4500 DIXIE HWY NE STE 4 AND 5 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3697514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13693005
DBPR license1507099

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 13, 2026 2:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 14, 2026 9:52 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Fried chicken with mold on it in glass door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – 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.

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 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. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.

#13Intermediate53B-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. Peter had no proof of training.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding in mop sink room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors behind fryers, behind shelves, and under triple sink soiled with food debris.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Exterior dumpster shared by other businesses had both lids open. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure not functional and door propped open.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.