Big Pine Rooster
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
50
Score
Big Pine Rooster appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 16 violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Big Pine Key restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plated cooked bacon with bare hands, bacon was discarded and replaced with bacon using tongs. Cook was educated about bare hand contact.
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes @ 90*F - Hot Holding put on flat top to reheat to 165f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Rick the cook
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water @ 95F utensil water container was put on stove to reheat
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled chest freezer gaskets
23-03-4
50
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. @ White hose inside kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes at triple sink area **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lift lid unit on the end of cook line not maintaining 41F or below . Ice was added to this unit. The walk-in cooler is not maintaining 41F or below Service technician was called to service the walk-in cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Callback inspection the walk-in cooler has an ambient temperature of 47° F. I repaired tech was on site to service the walk-in, but it is not maintaining 41° or below . outside his store at this unit and callback inspection. The lift lid unit **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes at triple sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes at triple sink area **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (49*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49*F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49*F - Cold Holding) ice was added to the food to help cool down and maintain 41F or below Walk-in cooler pasta (47*F - Cold Holding); Beef (47*F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46*F - Cold Holding) all TCS food was relocated to other cold units. Less than 4 hours out of temp as per cook **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. @ White hose inside kitchen **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Blue cutting board is soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lift lid unit on the end of cook line not maintaining 41F or below . Ice was added to this unit. The walk-in cooler is not maintaining 41F or below Service technician was called to service the walk-in cooler . **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Debris on wood ledge behind booth seating in dining area . Operator cleaned the debris off ledge **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes at triple sink area **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
52
May 13, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish filets stored above bread on shelves at walk in cooler, employee moved raw fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish dip (46F - Cold Holding) conch fritter mix (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee moved food from unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (128F - Hot Holding) on steamer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee increased temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink by kitchen door entrance, employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked pasta container at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at front counter under equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer by back door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 86° F. at cook line, employee removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on both units at kitchen area by dishwasher side.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed donuts and sauce containers not covered on white chest freezer by back door.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified at cook line.
02D-01-5
21
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on the front counter in a container sitting on countertop.
41-07-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook crack shell eggs and continue to cut and plate cooked and prepared food without changing gloves . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside red hose and inside kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the beer nozzles at front counter
22-02-4
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter and cook line hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate use to scoop potatoes.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored on top of dish machine
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The cook line refrigerator drawers are not working . No food stored in these units
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on cook line lift lid units
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
29
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen next to soda box rack
29-34-4
Intermediate - Slicer guard soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Glass door Reach in cooler gaskets in prep room soiled with grease, food debris. Walk-in cooler door edge is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm chlorine
21-07-4
50
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside red hose splitter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside red hose splitter. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on lift lid units salad and desert station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Gaskets soiled on lift lid units salad and desert station. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cold water handle at front bar triple sink does not work and faucet is loose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cold water handle at front bar triple sink does not work and faucet is loose. Parts are on order to repair the bar triple sink, **Time Extended**
29-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipes under Triple sink and bar triple sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: The leak at the Triple sink in the back room has been repaired . The bar triple sink is leaking water into a container underneath. Parts are on order to repair this sink . **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Prep room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Prep room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stand up Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Stand up Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cookline equipment **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under back triple sink and bar triple sink water supply and drain line leaking into container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: The leak at the Triple sink in the back room has been repaired . The leak at front bar triple sink has not been repaired , parts are on order. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over sauerkraut , raw beef over cooked grits in walk-in cooler . **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP fish , mahi , thawed and in unopened package . **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit raw fish 46F in lift lid unit on cook line , fish was double stacked in top of reachin, fish was moved into reachin cooler to rapid cool Fish (46*F - Cold Holding); Beef (54*F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (52*F - Cold Holding); egg (56* F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54*F - Cold Holding) the owner emptied the lift lid unit and put all items into the walk-in cooler to rapid cool . as per owner the unit is emptied every night. Food was in lift lid unit for under 2.5 hours today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside red hose splitter. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Front bar Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolled up floor mats stored in front of hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in prep room used to stored dirty utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced beef ,cooked chicken, cooked ribs in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handle **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cookline drawers holding raw beef, shell eggs , across from stove top and flat top. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP mahi thawed and in an unopened vacuum package stored in unit on cook line . In walk-in cooler observed thawed mahi in ROP unopened package . **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on lift lid units salad and desert station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cold water handle at front bar triple sink does not work and faucet is loose. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipes under Triple sink and bar triple sink . **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Prep room Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Stand up Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - The kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under back triple sink and bar triple sink water supply and drain line leaking into container. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface , can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage containers, flour and breadcrumbs , are soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.at the bar the handwash sink is covered. By markers and board. Which were removed by server. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled utensils are stored in prep area handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Form was emailed to Marcie. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots not properly stored. Stored on the floor and not inverted
24-07-4
Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. A panel for bottom of the door has been ordered **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
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. Soiled walk-in cooler door and gasket, Dish racks are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Small Chest freezer gaskets are in poor repair. Refrigerated drawer unit on cookline is not working , there is no food stored in the unit. Ice machine is not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Soiled Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
37
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Rear Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks are soiled with mold like substance Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in kitchen
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in handwash sink .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/ Soledad Valdes 4/11/19 is not working at time of inspection. No CFM onsite at the time of inspection
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwash sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by garbage can at dish area
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gaskets are torn
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door has a large gap at the bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Kitchen Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled , chest freezer gasket are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of salad prep reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises stored out side in back of restaurant.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in kitchen ,dish area , cook line and prep room .
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulate dust next to reach in cooler .
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Pine Rooster last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Pine Rooster on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Pine Rooster?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Big Pine Rooster.
How does Big Pine Rooster compare to other restaurants in Big Pine Key?
Big Pine Rooster most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Big Pine Key average of 77.
Has Big Pine Rooster's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Pine Rooster have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Pine Rooster means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Big Pine Rooster inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Pine Rooster is inspected around four times per year on average.
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