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ROOTS RESTAURANT TAVERN

2011 MELBOURNE CT, Melbourne FL 32901 · 3212200636

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506682
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham in make table 47f. Above chill line. Rapid chilled educated
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Heavy cream dated 7-7-26. Today 7-15-26 Operator discarded
High priority/01B-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Under grill reach in cooler not working no food stored in unit
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris window sill behind chest freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 12, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cream opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Frying oil and potatoes Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/08B-38-4/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom of reach in freezer Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 9, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Ice in sink Educated
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 49f cold holding. On top in make table. Did rapid chill will keep in slot closer to cool air
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham in make table 47f. Above chill line. Rapid chilled educated
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy cream
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in triple sink. Educated
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer
Intermediate/53B-14-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. French toast batter dated 10/3 found on 10/10 would have been day 8. Operator states made in Sunday, and redated
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu not identified as raw, operator added asterisk with raw
Intermediate/02B-01-5/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. Provided for operator
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cups not inverted on line and on prep table
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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