The Roost

420 Appelrouth Ln, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The Roost appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The Roost was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The Roost's latest score of 95 sits above the Key West average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roost on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Roost compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Roost most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Roost's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Roost have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Roost 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 The Roost inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Roost is inspected roughly once per year on average.