ROSE'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
2553 S US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34982
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pan of cooked black rice labeled 8-16-26. Pan of cooked griot cooked 8-16-26 **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank k you bags used to store food in freezer and reach in coolers.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Black storage containers used to clean and prep meat products
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over produce
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pan of black cooked rice approximately 4 pounds in 3 door reach in cooler 49F prepped 8-16-26. Approximately 5 pounds of griot in 3 door reach in cooler prepared 8-16-26 52F.
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by chair. Operator moved the chair **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup inside sink **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rose
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.multiple sinks in kitchen area
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle sink in kitchen area
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on tall silver 2 door reach in cooler dirty.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Raw turkey wings placed in dish washing area while activity washing dishes and using dish washing machine
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave dirty
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signs used
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty and greasy
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in dining area or other areas of the establishment. Sewage smell
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.