4 Roots Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at 4 Roots Cafe stretching back to 2022. 4 Roots Cafe was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which 4 Roots Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow degreaser spray bottle with no label at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not secured by dry storage
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors around equipment at cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and rice bins with no labels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Time marks missing for grab and go items Operator put time mark on white board **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing Quat and high temp test strips for 3 compartment sink and dishmachine
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Employees missing food handler cards
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards grooved front line and back house
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot box gasket broken
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Dino nuggets and Mac and cheese floor of walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged foods in grab and go cooler missing minimum labeling requirements
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks at register not inverted with handles first. Operator inverted items **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
47
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut Tomatoes dated 9/26. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (112-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. . Operator reheated to 174F **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had containers inside **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in hot box front line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pickle container in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Top of hot box on cook line Ice scoop holder. Operator immediately cleaned (corrected on site) - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over wrapped bread. Advised operator that all employee drink and personal items must be segregated from all food and clean equipment **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
43
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (112-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. . Operator reheated to 174F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut Tomatoes dated 9/26. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had containers inside **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over wrapped bread. Advised operator that all employee drink and personal items must be segregated from all food and clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in hot box front line
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pickle container in walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Top of hot box on cook line Ice scoop holder. Operator immediately cleaned (corrected on site)
23-03-4
35
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce made with fresh garlic 55F. Above cooler well 20 minutes per operator. Operator immediately moved into cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples out at front area for self service not wrapped. Operator immediately removed **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in holder that had standing water in it. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4live flying insects above unwrapped apples for self service Next unannounced inspection per Leslie Martin 10/13
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self service Advised operator to wash and wrap
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In ice scoop holder by ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between coolers **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat containers of vegetables in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Broccoli on sheet tray 68F less than 2 hours. Food was on stand by to refill front make table. Advised to store in cooler. Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Two flying insects in storage area next to cook line entrance.
35A-02-6
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Sink at prep table in kitchen used as prep sink, evidenced by strainer in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - Quat test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. - Operator stated certificates are at another location for transferred employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or food debris. - Condiment rack near ice machine has slight buildup of food debris. - Ventilation hood above grill has grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - Three cans of chili sauce dented at dry storage room.
01B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Ventilation hood has slight grease accumulation.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4 Roots Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4 Roots Cafe on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4 Roots Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 4 Roots Cafe.
How does 4 Roots Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
4 Roots Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has 4 Roots Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Roots Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 4 Roots Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 4 Roots Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Roots Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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