THE ROOST
THE ROOST maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 5 reports on file
9151 Beaver Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32220
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/11/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13629097
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash cans in women's restroom in bar area and liquor store bathrooms.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Emergency exit door in bar area not fully sealed when shut.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster right lid open.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under 3 compartment sink behind bar in disrepair with broken concrete.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket dirty water overnight. Employee dumped dirty water and hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect behind bar area.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of windex, spray bottle of Clorox bleach and two unlabeled spray bottles on prep table next to handwash sink in kitchen. Employee moved spray bottles to floor near storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior deflector plate of ice machine rusted.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table next to handwash sink in kitchen, two spray bottles of green/clear liquid not labeled. Also, on bottom shelf of table to left of 3 compartment sink in kitchen, spray bottle of bright yellow liquid not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site
5/6/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10793573
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Employee unable to provide training certificate for food handlers at time of call back but states that owner will have copies at home. Admin Complaint
3/6/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8790045
Follow-up Inspection Required4 int, 2 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezer, ceiling tile missing.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager training. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by bar around no paper towels. Also, no paper towels in kitchen area.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink no soap available. Also, no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Employee moved hand soap to both areas. Corrected On-Site
4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8605430
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Two live flies observed in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: No proof of any certified food manager for establishment could be provided. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: No proof of any proof of employee food handler training could be provided. Admin Complaint
2/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8388323
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 9 int, 6 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No door for women's restroom in bar.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area over white chest freezer.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door on east side of bar area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor under bar top in bar. Floor under three door reach in cooler in bar area. Floor in storage room by east exit door. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's restrooms in bar area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaners stored by microwave in kitchen. Cleaners moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored by triple sink in kitchen.