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ROOST

508 FLEMING ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-2600

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428485
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
High priority/29-45-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed caviar canisters stored above charcuterie items. Operator corrected on site.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser without paper towels. Manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler in storage area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean silverware
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored on handwash sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar
Basic/14-01-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Juicer is stored on the floor in prep area
Basic/24-07-4
Storage container holding sugar stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.