RODNEY'S JAMAICAN GRILL
814 8 AVE W · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Salmon over potato Salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in bar on counter approximately 2 live roaches. Observed in back kitchen area by chest Reach in freezer approximately 5 live roaches . **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in front bar area. Observed in side kitchen area by fountain beverage machine approximately 3 dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach in back area by chest freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – In main kitchen area Raw onions and Chicken container stored on floor in main kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with Grease. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.