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THE ROOST AT FOUR SEASONS

5298 HWY 27 · FROSTPROOF · Polk County · FL 33843

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3697325
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13690706
DBPR license6305347

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority

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Basic 2

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Handbag straps touching a bag of rice. Operator removed handbag to employee area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – Observed: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching lettuce operator removed handle with gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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