ROSÉ CAFÉ
12 N DESOTO AVE, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-993-0111
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings behind prep table by the swinging door. Observed ten rodent droppings under prep table towards entrance of kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025000985 | Jan 6, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2024055023 | Sep 20, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon over ready to eat sauce in the reach in cooler on the cook line, owner removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper in hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink in the kitchen preventing sink to drain, owner removed. Corrected On-Site**
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cook line, employee moved the drinks to proper location.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in walk in cooler.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of frozen macaroni and cheese thawing out in 3-compartment sink in bowl, owner turned on water to properly thaw.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee without washing hands in between changing gloves while preparing orders on the cook line, explained to employee importance of handwashing, employee washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a pan of ham date marked 11/30/25, operator voluntarily discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine with debris on it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed C02 tank at front counter not secured by dispenser machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle down in a container of banana butter in reach in cooler on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in the mop sink not stored to dry properly.
Oct 14, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in the kitchen with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris on it.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two containers of moldy strawberries in the walk in cooler, operator discarded voluntarily.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over ready to eat chicken in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose in the mop sink below the flood rim.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in the kitchen with food debris.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J. Torres does not have any proof of training, hired in January 2025.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed on CO tank in the front area of restaurant not secure.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in a food prep area in the kitchen, employee moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint, cook put on one.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomatoes on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris on it.
Stored food not covered. Observed bread on top of oven not covered and unprotected.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in the dish area, operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ten butter cups on the counter, tempted at 75F, operator discarded butter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in the front area not secured next to the soda dispenser.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on top shelve on the cook line and shelf on the prep table plates and bowls are not protected or inverted correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones on a prep table in a food prep area, employee removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster on the right side the drain plug is missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the walk in cooler, reach in coolers and reach in freezer are soiled with food debris. Observed fans in the walk in cooler are dusty.
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of bread on top of oven uncovered and not protected.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops in the mop sink not properly drying.
Jan 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the kitchen located near 3-compartment sink is blocked by a dry storage rack.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in the front waiting area by soda dispenser machine not secured.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jan 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs stored over a container of crust and a container of coconut mixture in walk in cooler, operator removed to different shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings behind prep table by the swinging door. Observed ten rodent droppings under prep table towards entrance of kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the kitchen located near 3-compartment sink is blocked by a dry storage rack.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 2 ounce cup used to scoop feta cheese, employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in the front waiting area by soda dispenser machine not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and jacket located in kitchen on shelves next to food, operator moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave on prep table in corner of kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on the cook line.
Sep 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled ready to eat croissants without washing their and changing gloves. Employee discarded the croissants and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ham in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings around the ice machine next to the cook line. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on empty sheet pans on a speed rack next to the cook line. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under the equipment on the cook line. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on dry storage racks, next to cook line. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor under the preparation table in the bake shop area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled ready to eat croissants without washing their and changing gloves. Employee discarded the croissants and washed their hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a dry storage rack. Employee removed the rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on the cook line.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed plastic bags of commercially packaged blueberries co mingled with bags of raw chicken in freezer. Not all bags of chicken intact.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pasteurized liquid eggs and butter in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash with sanitizer bucket stored inside. Manager removed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cold smoked salmon and undercooked eggs may not be served until consumer advisory is posted and product identified as undercooked or raw. Handout provided via internet.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bserved unwashed vegetables over washed ready to eat vegetables and condiments and wine bottles on walk-in cooler.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpsters located on dirt and grass at back of establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.