The Roost

508 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Roost, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The Roost scores about where you'd expect for a Key West restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roost on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

The Roost most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Roost 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 The Roost inspected?

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