Roosters Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Roosters Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Roosters Cafe's latest score of 82 falls below the Brooksville average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Sausage (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the cook line with the lids open. Discussed with operator, lids shut. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station off dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen and wait station area off dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), reviewed proper sanitizer strength when using chlorine. Operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine. **Warning**
14-69-4
58
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitize4 bucket stored in hand sink near walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on plastic guard and door interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table near walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Glass double door Reach-in cooler near cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Rear Kitchen Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
36-60-5
Basic - Single-service to go boxes in server area not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in cooks line freezer re,loved from their original packaging then stored in plastic containers uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth under rear prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan in dish area soiled
23-03-4
52
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At prep sink by front of kitchen.
29-44-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for ware washing. Operator stated they use non food grade chlorine sanitizer for their 3 compartment sink. Operator will use dish machine chlorine until proper sanitizer is purchased. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Issued to operator via email **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed getting trading completed with operator.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen equipment reach in cooler handles
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Outside back door kept open screen door not tight fitting when closed.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors in kitchen soiled -Walls in kitchen soiled -Ceiling in kitchen soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walls and ceilings, floors and walls in some areas have gaps and non smooth easily cleanable surfaces
36-11-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled throughout kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By front service area
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops in back of building not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple solid cloths on food counters.
21-12-4
25
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roosters Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roosters Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roosters Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Roosters Cafe.
How does Roosters Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Roosters Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Roosters Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roosters Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roosters Cafe 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 Roosters Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roosters Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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