Roast

9441 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154

American

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Roast has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Surfside restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table with deep cuts.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach on coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean plastic container stored in hand wash sink near dish area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of yellow rice warmer at entrance of cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent above 3 compartment sink soiled with dust debris.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside of walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer at cook line soiled with old food debris.

23-03-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef at room temperature. Advised manager he put inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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 provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by triple sink. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef in standing water. Manager corrected it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall by triple sink. **Warning**

36-27-5

Mar 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roast on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roast?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roast.

How does Roast compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

Roast most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Surfside average of 74.

Has Roast's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roast have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roast 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 Roast inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Roast is inspected around two times per year on average.

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