RODNEY'S JAMAICAN GRILL
420 67 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers in glass single door reach in cooler in kitchen stored over sliced pepper and onions. Operator moved burger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in back storage closet off of dish area around water heater. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings in lower corner cabinet in bar area. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on cooks line 200 ppm. Operator corrected strength of sanitizer to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no vomit cleanup plan. E-mailed operator copy of vomit clean-up plan. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area being used to thaw food. Educated operator on the use of hand wash sinks. Operator removed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottled beverage on food prep table in kitchen across from cooks line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with broken lid. Operator stated that he has ordered a new dumpster. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall and missing dry wall in lower corner cabinet in bar area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water at 86F. Operator removed utensils from standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system filters. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with out a self closer. **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior exit door from kitchen with gap half way up the door near handle. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil being used to cover bottom shelf in dish area. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Ox tails being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on cold water to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance next to dish machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:44 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.