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ROOST ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AND LATIN CUISINE

525 FL 16 UNIT 110, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.209.5072

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502356
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empandas 123F. Placed on time control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer at 0ppm in triple sink. Person in charge emptied and remade sanitizer. New sanitizer at 400ppm.
High priority/22-40-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empandas 123F. Placed on time control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in sink. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Interior ceiling in walk in freezer has ice accumulation.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids on floor in kitchen. Person in charge picked up and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear bottle filled with clear liquid on counter missing label. Person in charge added sanitizer label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in sink thawing without running water. Discussed with person in charge.
Basic/06-01-5
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Observe fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink chlorine at less than 50 ppm. Person in charge added more bleach. Retested at 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-42-4/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.