ROOSTERFISH GRILL
776 Missouri Avenue North
Florida, 33770
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Host area. Tiles are being replace nightly. Due to roof leaf from hurricanes. Permit displayed on outside wall.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm container empty. Container replaced now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 48f, ice to be added to container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs and wings.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reviewed with manager .
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on shelf near grill . Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( shrimp,and potatoes ) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Employee covered food Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe into bucket at cook line . Plunbing service scheduled this day per manager
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle cleaner stored next to to go containers at bar . Employee relocated spray bottle Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired certificate provided for David Murray expired on 02/01/23 . There are current certified food managers - Sean and Kristi
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -stained cutting board at cook line and food prep areas . Reviewed with manager
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with manager .
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths. Sink and surface sanitizer . Reviewed with manager .
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom . Manager placed towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site
- 02A-02-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Manager printed and posted consumer advisory for oysters Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
16
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. Ice machine located in prep area soiled with brown substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage 1. #10 can of whole green tomatillo. 1. #10 can of crushed tomatoes.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler interior door is damaged.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven located above reach-in cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryer used more than 24 hours ago soiled.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two lights at expo area missing shields. Two light shields in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area reads wash hands only. Provided DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach-in cooler in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 5 gallon bucket of tomato sauce in walk-in cooler not covered. Bucket of cooked red potatoes not covered in walk-in cooler.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage 1. #10 can of whole green tomatillo. 1. #10 can of crushed tomatoes.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across from fat-fryers at 1:30pm Operator placed ice on items. Re temp at 2:41pm a. raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); 40f b. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) 41f d. shredded mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding) 48f **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y splitter without a vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers at wait station soiled with debris.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for one employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lori
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent above reach-in cooler in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at entrance of cook area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles on wall in kitchen near ice machine cracked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields near dry storage and rear exit of kitchen is missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 08B-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside is unprotected from public entrance. Discussed with operator about securing ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
19
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen. Warning
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher interior soiled. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher machine Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent above reach-in cooler in dish area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and iPad stored on top of reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee phone stored above prep table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at entrance of cook area. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles on wall in kitchen near ice machine cracked Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between food containers in reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields near dry storage and rear exit of kitchen is missing. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with debris. Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside is unprotected from public entrance. Discussed with operator about securing ice machine. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board. Operator placed in wet wiping cloth bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. WC quartz sanitizing solution reading 0 ppm Operator changed solution Reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink stored in reach-cooler in dish area. Operator removed drink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee handle raw cracked shell egg then handle clean equipment without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Raw shell egg cracked in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-cooler on cook line at 3:40pm raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Re temped at:4:30pm Raw fish 49f, raw shrimp 48f, raw scallops 50f, raw chicken 48f Prep table at 3:40pm batter (53F - Cold Holding) Re temp 4:30pm Batter 46f Operator placed ice bags on items. Reach-in cooler prep area at 3:50pm raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (57F - Cold Holding) Re temp at 4:35pm Raw shrimp 47f, raw scallops 48f Bar area temp at 4:25pm butter (74F - Cold Holding) operator discarded packets. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored over prep table. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemons inside of hand wash sink located in expo area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 24 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 19 basic).