ROOST
7449 W GROVER CLEVELAND BLVD, Homosassa FL 34446 · 352-400-2432
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat biscuits in reach-in cooler on cook line. Moved and stored correctly. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat items (parmesan cheese in reach-in cooler in prep area. - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce stored over ready-to-eat items in reach-in cooler in prep area. Discussed with operator. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cucumber not washed before cut in reach-in cooler on cook line. Discussed with operator.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce in storage area cooler. Operator moved
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage shed added behind establishment housing 4 chest freezers, cooking oil, single service items. Shed is not currently on plans on file. Flooring is unsealed plywood, walls are wood and metal rafters, ceiling is drywall.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in shared bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen and prep area
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil, liquid margarine and bbq sauce on floor in dry storage area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen area, missing tiles, wall soiled
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage shed added behind establishment housing 4 chest freezers, cooking oil, single service items. Shed is not currently on plans on file. Flooring is unsealed plywood, walls are wood and metal rafters, ceiling is drywall.
Jul 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage shed added behind establishment housing 4 chest freezers, cooking oil, single service items. Shed is not currently on plans on file. Flooring is unsealed plywood, walls are wood and metal rafters, ceiling is drywall.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Wall and floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage shed behind establishment containing 5 chest freezers, food supplies, single service items, flooring is unsealed plywood, walls open rafters.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.