Rooney's
2641 NE Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1501877
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Stephanie.
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Peaches and dinner rolls walk in freezer
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Dishwasher area
Repeat violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Kitchen
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vent missing dry storage
Ceiling in kitchen
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.