ROOST AT FOUR SEASONS
5298 HWY 27, Frostproof FL 33843 · 863-635-2951
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler operator covered fish.
May 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Handbag straps touching a bag of rice. Operator removed handbag to employee area. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching lettuce operator removed handle with gloves. Priority: Basic
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Tan handbag leaning against collider, employee removed collider.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Employee inverted silverware at the station in kitchen area.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork in the hand washing sink and employee pouring oil down hand washing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand bang sitting on top of onions across from the walk in freezer. Pink Sweater on top of open blue Pepsi cups next to the bread wrack across from walk-in cooler freezer. Operator removed items and placed in correct area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. To the left under light
Oct 18, 2024Call 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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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephanie Pickett
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Employee removed out of the kitchen. In the dish machine area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line raw beef patties over bagged cooked diced chicken. Employee removed beef to the lower level.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephanie Pickett
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Step down by the walk-in cooler cooler
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cook line. Operator placed paper towels next to the sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line and dish rack area. Operator removed items.
Food stored on floor. Bread box In walk-in cooler soda box mix in dry storage from truck order 1/29/24 and 2/05/24 Operator removed items from the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In room by dry storage operator removed from the floor.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans fly spray Raid.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Labeled Salad prep cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout in kitchen mainly on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
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.