ROOSTERS CAFE
715 W JEFFERSON ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).