ROOST
9151 W BEAVER ST, Jacksonville FL 32220 · 904-783-9182
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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3 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect behind bar area.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior deflector plate of ice machine rusted.
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.
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above reach in freezer.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash cans in women's restroom in bar area and liquor store bathrooms.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Emergency exit door in bar area not fully sealed when shut.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster right lid open.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under 3 compartment sink behind bar in disrepair with broken concrete.
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.
May 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezer, ceiling tile missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area.
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.
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.
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaners stored by microwave in kitchen. Cleaners moved and stored correctly.
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).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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.
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).
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Soap provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored by triple sink in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No door for women's restroom in bar.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area over white chest freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door on east side of bar area.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
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.
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.