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ROOSTER & THE TILL

6500 N FLORIDA AVE UNIT C, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-374-8940

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917365
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef short ribs 49 F. Operator placing in reach-in-freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table at time of inspection. Employee moved bottle during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared by other tenants in parking lot. Operator closed dumpster lid at time of inspection.
Basic/33-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 48 F; Lamb 49 F; First temperature Tomato sauce 46 F; Second temperature 43 F. Operator placing in reach-in-freezer to cool down. Butter 72 F sitting on cooksline at room temperature. Completed time as a public health control form
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils were sitting in standing water at 88 F.
High priority/10-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils were sitting in standing water at 88 F.
High priority/10-05-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef short ribs 48 degrees. Operator uncovering and placing in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked duck vacuum sealed and placed in reach-in-cooler
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef short ribs 49 F. Operator placing in reach-in-freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Frozen fish ROP. Emailed Special Process Guideline to Executive Chef
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning

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.