Rowdy Rooster

1103 21 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Rowdy Rooster has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Rowdy Rooster's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Assorted pastries and fruit need protection. Provided education. Manager covered items with plastic wrap for time being **Corrected On-Site**

08B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut watermelon 64f cold holding. On buffet for one hour. Manager moved to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to clean plates at front expo **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of Raw bacon over cooked meats on speed rack in walk in cooler. Manager moved cooked items to top **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Old food debris in bottom of cook line hand sink. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Jun 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on ice machine needs exchanged and dated

29-28-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar are soiled

22-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rowdy Rooster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rowdy Rooster on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rowdy Rooster?

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

How does Rowdy Rooster compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Rowdy Rooster most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Rowdy Rooster's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rowdy Rooster have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rowdy Rooster 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.

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