Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BIG PINE ROOSTER

29943 OVERSEAS HWY · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3587222
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10837513
DBPR license5400062

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish filets stored above bread on shelves at walk in cooler, employee moved raw fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish dip (46F – Cold Holding) conch fritter mix (47F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee moved food from unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (128F – Hot Holding) on steamer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee increased temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink by kitchen door entrance, employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked pasta container at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at front counter under equipment.

#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers at walk in cooler.

#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer by back door.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 86° F. at cook line, employee removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at cook line.

#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on both units at kitchen area by dishwasher side.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed donuts and sauce containers not covered on white chest freezer by back door.

#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.