Brooksville, Hernando County

ROOSTERS CAFE

715 W JEFFERSON ST, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 16, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 24516025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station off dining room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24479735

High Priority - 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. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24479736

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station off dining room. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 24120353

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station area off dining room. Repeat Violation

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 23806591

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed same Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23806592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed same Time Extended

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23752974

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2025. Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23752973

High Priority - 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) Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23752976

Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23752971

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23752975

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23752972

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Warning

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23398639

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce in dry storage area

08A-05-6

Detail 23398643

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hash browns in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

12A-02-4

Detail 23398642

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23398640

Intermediate - 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

53A-05-6

Detail 23398637

Intermediate - 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

36-06-4

Detail 23398641

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler

36-37-5

Detail 23398638

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 23398644

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22761169

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22761168

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22761166

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand sink near Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22761165

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow tinted liquid in dish area not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22761163

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior guard of ice bin has mold like growth Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22761167

Basic - Employee beverage container on top of cook line reach in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22761164

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22761162

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles in server area soda fountain soiled Repeat Violation

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

31A-11-4

Detail 22370164

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitize4 bucket stored in hand sink near walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22370171

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on plastic guard and door interior.

36-37-5

Detail 22370168

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22370165

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

33-23-4

Detail 22370163

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22370172

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 22370161

Basic - Glass double door Reach-in cooler near cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

23-03-4

Detail 22370169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan in dish area soiled

36-60-5

Detail 22370167

Basic - Rear Kitchen Screen in door torn/in poor repair.

25-06-4

Detail 22370170

Basic - Single-service to go boxes in server area not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22370162

Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in cooks line freezer re,loved from their original packaging then stored in plastic containers uncovered.

21-12-4

Detail 22370166

Basic - Wet wiping cloth under rear prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 20

29-44-4

Detail 21945237

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At prep sink by front of kitchen.

22-48-5

Detail 21945242

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for ware washing. Operator stated they use non food grade chlorine sanitizer for their 3 compartment sink. Operator will use dish machine chlorine until proper sanitizer is purchased. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21945240

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 21945256

Intermediate - 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. Issued to operator via email Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21945250

Intermediate - 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. Discussed getting trading completed with operator.

23-24-4

Detail 21945251

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen equipment reach in cooler handles

51-11-4

Detail 21945254

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-09-4

Detail 21945247

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21945239

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 21945248

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

35B-01-4

Detail 21945249

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Outside back door kept open screen door not tight fitting when closed.

36-73-4

Detail 21945245

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors in kitchen soiled -Walls in kitchen soiled -Ceiling in kitchen soiled

36-11-4

Detail 21945241

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walls and ceilings, floors and walls in some areas have gaps and non smooth easily cleanable surfaces

33-23-4

Detail 21945252

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

22-08-4

Detail 21945246

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled

23-03-4

Detail 21945243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled throughout kitchen

22-16-4

Detail 21945253

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 21945244

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By front service area

42-01-4

Detail 21945238

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops in back of building not hung to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21945255

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple solid cloths on food counters.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 21384000

High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator education staff regarding proper procedures regarding hand washing Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 21383995

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under grill on cooks line

36-34-5

Detail 21383996

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease.

14-34-4

Detail 21383997

Basic - Interior door in walk in cooler.with rust that has pitted the surface

22-08-4

Detail 21383999

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease and food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 21383998

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in service station in kitchen operator had single service items inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 21043828

High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator educated staff regarding proper hand washing Corrected On-Site

22-51-4

Detail 21043825

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dinning room. Sanitizer 00ppm. Operator dumped and reset sanitizer bucket to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21043827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8:40 am home fried potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hash browns potatoes (50F - Cold Holding) operated Reece's food on cooks line. 9:30 home fried potatoes (40F - Cold Holding); hash browns potatoes (40F- Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21043829

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 9:40 am sausage patties (119F - Hot Holding); sausage links (105F - Hot Holding) operator reheated food 9:30. Am sausage patties (180F - Hot Holding); sausage links (180F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21043830

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed big 6 poster to operator. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21043824

Intermediate - 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/ certified food manager not on duty at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 21043826

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottles stored in dishwasher area. Operator labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21043831

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris. Operator cleaned microwave oven at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20699049

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer in kitchen Utensils stored on small rack next to flat top Knives stored in bucket above microwave Dishes stored on prep table under missing ceiling tile Interior of oven heavily soiled. Interior of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Interior of ice machine cleaned. Interior of oven still soiled. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-28-4

Detail 20699043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No inspection date displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20699050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. Multiple areas in kitchen Missing tile in kitchen over steam table with food Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 20699048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above steam table under missing ceiling tile with debris - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20699044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans over slicer in waffle station. Cups in wait station - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Wet nesting in pans over waffle station. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20699046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in back has gap around the whole door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20699045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Floor Fan guard in kitchen Exterior of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Walk in cooler fan guard cleaned. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 20699047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Mop sink has significant leak. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 21

01B-01-4

Detail 20689186

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned olives Approximately 100lbs of ice in machine.

12A-13-4

Detail 20689179

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dishwashing touched soiled dishes then touched clean dishes. Employee washed hands and washed dishes. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. Employee touched soiled rag then clean utensil. Employee washed hands and washed utensil. Servers in toast station not washing hands before using clean utensils.

41-28-4

Detail 20689192

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Scented bleach used on food contact surfaces.

03F-02-5

Detail 20689187

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Potatoes on ice on cook line. Employee determined time prepped and added to time record board. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20689178

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer in kitchen Utensils stored on small rack next to flat top Knives stored in bucket above microwave Dishes stored on prep table under missing ceiling tile Interior of oven heavily soiled. Interior of ice machine

41-04-4

Detail 20689181

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Owner has correct bleach and remade sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 20689190

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No inspection date displayed. Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 20689177

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler Grease bucket stored under oven on soiled cardboard.

36-34-5

Detail 20689189

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. Multiple areas in kitchen Missing tile in kitchen over steam table with food Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20689183

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above steam table under missing ceiling tile with debris

24-08-4

Detail 20689191

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans over slicer in waffle station. Cups in wait station

35B-01-4

Detail 20689176

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in back has gap around the whole door.

08B-38-4

Detail 20689184

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in back dry storage. Operator relocated to shelf Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20689175

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 door cooler on cook line Glass door cooler in wait station

51-18-6

Detail 20689182

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20689188

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Floor Fan guard in kitchen Exterior of ice machine

33-16-4

Detail 20689174

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-32-4

Detail 20689185

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato salad containers reused in food prep area.

29-11-4

Detail 20689180

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Mop sink has significant leak.

21-09-4

Detail 20689173

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet towel used to clean grill not stored properly and soiled. Soiled wet towel at toast station.

21-07-4

Detail 20689172

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 2 buckets in wait station at 200ppm. Operator changed bucket to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site