The Roost
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, The Roost has seven inspections in the public record. On Oct 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
By comparison, the average Hudson facility scores 84, putting The Roost on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The cutting board had a mold-like substance and was grooved. The gaskets inside the reach-in cooler across from the cook line also had a mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the gaskets inside the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the kitchen had no paper towels. The operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, in the dry storage room. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. All 3 microwaves in the kitchen area. The operator cleaned the interior of all 3 microwaves in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
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Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 25 live small flying insects in kitchen to the right of the three compartment sink near the water heater landing on wall and hot water heater. Flies landing on cleaned and stored containers and single service items. - 10 live small flying insects in cardboard box filled with potatoes in prep area in kitchen off cook line. Operator removed potatoes. - 5 live small flying insects in dry storage room on wall near dry storage goods. - 1 live small flying insect in container of gravy cooling on counter on cook line. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed 10 live small flying insects at time of callback inspection landing on cord to slicer off cook line. Operator sprayed pest eliminating spray and inspector observed 2 live small flying insects remaining. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
86
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread in reach-in cooler next to the microwave on the cook line. Employee moved items in the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** Reference: 3-302.11(A)(1) FC: (A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; (c) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (d) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet outside. Hose attached to faucet. Reference: 5-203.14 FC: A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under Section 5-202.13; or (B) Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under Section 5-202.14. Priority: High Priority
29-42-4
High Priority - Observed: 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 warewashing. Operator had wrong kind bleach that was not approved for food contact surfaces. Operator went to the store and got correct kind of bleach. **Corrected On-Site** Reference: 7-204.11 FC: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to foodcontact surfaces shall: (A) Meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions), or (B) Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. Priority: High Priority
22-48-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Operator had to remove the handwash sink in the bar area due to a repair. Operator has handwash sink scheduled to be reinstalled. Reference: 5-204.11 FC: A handwashing sink shall be located: (A) To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; and (B) In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. Priority: Intermediate
31A-04-4
Basic - Observed: Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Reference: 5-501.11 FC: An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Priority: Basic
33-23-4
Basic - Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Reference: 5-501.114 FC: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Priority: Basic
33-11-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Priority: Basic
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Roost last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Roost on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does The Roost compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
The Roost most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.
Has The Roost's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Roost have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Roost 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 The Roost inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Roost is inspected around three times per year on average.
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