Rosewater Rooftop
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Rosewater Rooftop 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Oyster tags not marked with last date served” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Rosewater Rooftop trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.... employee came from bathroom and putting gloved on hands to prep food at cook line . Employee washing hands after discussion **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.... steak , hamburger stored above crab cakes in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen. Chef properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw shell eggs above slice bacon at walk in cooler . Manager properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.... can opener blade . Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the dish machine. Employee provided. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bread crumbs. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...avocado with stickers stored with cut avocado, beans in flip top reach in cooler . Employee removed avocado to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...bread crumbs. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu advertises truffle fries made with garlic aioli containing raw eggs. Caesar salad dressing containing raw eggs not identified on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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. Not wearing gloves to cut chives used for garnish on lobster rolls. Employee put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up plastic wrapper off the floor then proceeded to prep food without changing gloves.washed hands and changed gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alla cognac sauce which has tomatoes was stored in cooler next to exit.Dated 8/25, well over 7 days. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the cooler at the cook line tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding) ; cheese (51F); cheese (50F - Cold Holding).Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cooler at the cook line tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding) ; cheese (51F); cheese (50F - Cold Holding).Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu advertises truffle fries made with garlic aioli containing raw eggs. Caesar salad dressing containing raw eggs not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Raw chives not washed prior to preparation.Employee washed chives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
41
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Water stored in ice used for drinks at bar . See stop issue . employee discarded ice .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded... Covia for ceviche . Provided end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Water stored in ice used for drinks at bar . See stop issue . employee discarded ice .
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored strainer in handwashing sink both bar .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at inside bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at inside and out side bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with cups at both bar . Manager provided scoop at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored outside...out side bar without roof or other protection.
08B-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees any handwashing sink at outside and inside bar .
31B-04-4
37
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Provided for some employees. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At bar; cut fruit/jalapeños not covered/protected. Items sitting on bar/counter. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers tuna carpaccio, oysters on the half shell and hamachi Crudo served raw, not identified as being raw. Menu printed in house, menu reprinted, items identified as being raw. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. Provided oyster consumer advisory, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
70
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects flying around bus tub of dirty dishes under liquor bottle pour well. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Operator killed all but 3. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at inside bar; 2 inside cabinet under POS. 1 inside cabinet to right of hand wash sink. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. At inside bar in cabinet under POS; roach excrement/droppings present on shelf. Operator cleaned/sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Lift top cooler; cut cabbage (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items being held less than 4 hours, moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar; standing water on floor. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. At cook line lift top coolers/ ice buildup at back of coolers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at inside bar in cabinet under POS. Operator removed, cleaned/sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
35
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At drawers under grill; raw chicken stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved chicken below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided Operator with appropriate oyster consumer advisory. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used as dump sink. Sink has grate in bottom with cucumber slices. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosewater Rooftop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosewater Rooftop on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosewater Rooftop?
Across the inspection record, “oyster tags not marked with last date served” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rosewater Rooftop.
How does Rosewater Rooftop compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Rosewater Rooftop most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Rosewater Rooftop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rosewater Rooftop have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rosewater Rooftop 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 Rosewater Rooftop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosewater Rooftop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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