THE ROOST

THE ROOST maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in KEY WEST. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

508 Fleming Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Downtown
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13610877

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in back storage area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serving caviar with no consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/12/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10930468

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler in storage area. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser without paper towels. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

7/11/2024· 1y 9mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Juicer is stored on the floor in prep area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Storage container holding sugar stored on floor.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean silverware Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored on handwash sink

1/17/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8542350

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site