Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay

Last inspected:

4500 Dixie Hwy Ne Ste 4 and 5, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Overview

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay has logged 13 inspections with 73 total violations between 2023 and April 2026, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited across 8 inspections, including recurring issues with handwashing procedures (cited in 4 separate inspections), food contact surface sanitation (6 inspections), employee health reporting (3 inspections), and allergen awareness (3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Two complaint-based inspections within one week in late March and early April 2026 resulted in 32 combined violations; the March 31 inspection issued a Warning, while the April 1 inspection was completed with compliance confirmed on callback. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Most recent closure: May 13, 2026 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

16Inspections
105Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.91 violations / inspection 5.91 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:52:00

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 5 inspections43 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay last inspected?
Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay last shut down?
Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay was last shut down on May 13, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay?
The most frequently cited violations at Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay had?
Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay find?
Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
Yes, Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine in Palm Bay has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

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