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THE ROOST

508 FLEMING ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3705863
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744346
DBPR license5428485

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority29-45-4

High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed caviar canisters stored above charcuterie items. Operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.