ROOSTERS CAFE

715 W JEFFERSON ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10833594

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735738

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2025. Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), reviewed proper sanitizer strength when using chlorine. Operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-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/ Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725020

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup next to toaster on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce in dry storage area
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hash browns in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop soiled dishes in bin, place gloves on and put bread in toaster. Discussed with manager who had employees wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed digital copy to operator
  • 53A-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/ 2 cooks 1 dishwasher 3 servers

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528902

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior guard of ice bin has mold like growth Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on top of cook line reach in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over Ready to eat soups in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand sink near Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow tinted liquid in dish area not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346527

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on plastic guard and door interior.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table near walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Glass double door Reach-in cooler near cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan in dish area soiled
  • 36-60-5:Basic - Rear Kitchen Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service to go boxes in server area not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in cooks line freezer re,loved from their original packaging then stored in plastic containers uncovered.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth under rear prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitize4 bucket stored in hand sink near walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site