Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ROSE'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC

2553 S US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34982

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3733748
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13772241
DBPR license6605181

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High 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**

Warning
#12High Priority14-31-5

High 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.

#13High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Black storage containers used to clean and prep meat products

#14High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over produce

#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High 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.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by chair. Operator moved the chair **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup inside sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rose

#20Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.multiple sinks in kitchen area

#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle sink in kitchen area

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on tall silver 2 door reach in cooler dirty.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – 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

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave dirty

#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signs used

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty and greasy

#9Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in dining area or other areas of the establishment. Sewage smell

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – 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
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.