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ROOKIES CANTINA

ROOKIES CANTINA located in LONGWOOD has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

140 S US 17-92

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619135

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13506243

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. - ice scoop Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - rookies sauce (45f-47f - Cooling) operator states made day prior. Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 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. - chlorine 0ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT; - shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding); - cooked corn (46F - Cold Holding); - cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); - soup (47F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter has replacement date in 2025 Warning

10/29/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13505775

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles over cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10942411

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 5 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles over cookline Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning
  • 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. Warning

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10769353

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8851798

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 7 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - chemical bottle empty. Employee replaced. Final reading 300ppm 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8738597

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 8 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling over make line
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - both exterior doors in kitchen
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MAKE LINE COOLER RIGHT: - carne (46F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) Manager states restocked less than 1 hour. Added ice to rapidly cool. WALK IN COOLER - house made ranch date marked 8/5/24 (45 - Cold Holding)

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8567945

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Magic chef refrigerator icedbover
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

12/13/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8567394

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8359844

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Black magic cooler
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 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 unable to prime operator called for service . A 7 day call back inspection will be required Warning
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.