Roostica Pizzeria

5620 Macdonald Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Roostica Pizzeria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting Roostica Pizzeria on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm) at bar. Employee diluted solution with water. Final reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce (98F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Manager began reheating product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at back preparation area. As per manager, for less than 30 minutes. Manager placed product in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed pizza peel stored inside hand sink at cook line. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
58
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 beef dated 4/12.
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 beef dated 4/12.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of floor storage on the floor by the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored on top of cooked shrimp. Located in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of pizza oven.
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 101°F and located on prep table.
10-07-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roostica Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roostica Pizzeria on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roostica Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roostica Pizzeria.

How does Roostica Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Roostica Pizzeria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Roostica Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Roostica Pizzeria 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 Roostica Pizzeria inspected?

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