Key West, Monroe County

THE ROOST

508 FLEMING ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24432378

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24432377

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serving caviar with no consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24432379

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in back storage area.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-05-4

Detail 24294668

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser without paper towels. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24294669

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler in storage area. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 22969715

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean silverware Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22969718

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored on handwash sink

14-01-5

Detail 22969717

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar

24-07-4

Detail 22969716

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Juicer is stored on the floor in prep area

08B-38-4

Detail 22969714

Basic - Storage container holding sugar stored on floor.

Jan 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 22569499

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

10-12-5

Detail 22569498

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site