ROOSTERS CAFE
715 W JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352.540.4890
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station off dining room.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Sausage (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the cook line with the lids open. Discussed with operator, lids shut.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station off dining room.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station area off dining room.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2025.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), reviewed proper sanitizer strength when using chlorine. Operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce in dry storage area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hash browns in walk in cooler
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop soiled dishes in bin, place gloves on and put bread in toaster. Discussed with manager who had employees wash hands.
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 cooks 1 dishwasher 3 servers
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup next to toaster on prep table. Employee removed.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over Ready to eat soups in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand sink near Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow tinted liquid in dish area not labeled. Operator labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior guard of ice bin has mold like growth
Employee beverage container on top of cook line reach in freezer. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitize4 bucket stored in hand sink near walk in cooler. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on plastic guard and door interior.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table near walk in cooler. Operator removed
Glass double door Reach-in cooler near cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan in dish area soiled
Rear Kitchen Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Single-service to go boxes in server area not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Items in cooks line freezer re,loved from their original packaging then stored in plastic containers uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth under rear prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed
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.