Red Rooster Overtown
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Red Rooster Overtown nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Red Rooster Overtown is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at the front counter cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: Cooked Oxtails 9/25, Cheese sauce 10/01, Chicken salad 9/26
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler: Cooked Oxtails 9/25, Cheese sauce 10/01, Chicken salad 9/26
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: fresh salmon stored above cooked chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at the front counter cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers raw oysters, salmon tiradito, and tuna crudo not identified on the menu. Operator marked all menus during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area, main cookline, and ice cream parlor **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice cream parlor and prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed the procedures with the operator
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed the procedures with the operator
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with the operator and provide d the hand out with the Oyster Advisory. Inspector discussed and emailed the Oyster advisory to the operator during the inspection. Observed operator post the sign by the front counter in the dining area during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep area: employee prepping salmon with multiple dangling bracelets with charms **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bakery and seafood area.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area and bakery area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
17
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener,
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen RIC.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
86
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food inside walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Oyster employee wearing watche while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Rooster Overtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Rooster Overtown on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Rooster Overtown?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Rooster Overtown.
How does Red Rooster Overtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Red Rooster Overtown most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Red Rooster Overtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Rooster Overtown have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Rooster Overtown means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Red Rooster Overtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Rooster Overtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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