The Roots Restaurant Tavern

2011 Melbourne Ct, Melbourne, FL 32901

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at The Roots Restaurant Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The Roots Restaurant Tavern was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The Roots Restaurant Tavern's latest score of 78 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cream opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil and potatoes Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom of reach in freezer Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Ice in sink Educated

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 49f cold holding. On top in make table. Did rapid chill will keep in slot closer to cool air **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table

14-11-5

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. French toast batter dated 10/3 found on 10/10 would have been day 8. Operator states made in Sunday, and redated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu not identified as raw, operator added asterisk with raw **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cups not inverted on line and on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Shell eggs. Forgot to put time mark **Corrected On-Site**

03F-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jess

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler

14-11-5

Sep 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roots Restaurant Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roots Restaurant Tavern on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Roots Restaurant Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Roots Restaurant Tavern.

How does The Roots Restaurant Tavern compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

The Roots Restaurant Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has The Roots Restaurant Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Roots Restaurant Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Roots Restaurant Tavern 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 Roots Restaurant Tavern inspected?

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

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