Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ROOSTERFISH GRILL

776 MISSOURI AVE N · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2998577
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7282258
DBPR license6215139

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 16, 2020
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 20, 2020
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
11 High Priority9 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical37 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 12

#9High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Observed: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands less then 10 seconds. Spoke to employee about the importance of hand washing. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#11High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Observed: Employee washed hands with cold water. Told employee the importance of washing hands with hot water. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#13High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Observed: Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Potato dropped in trash can, employee picked it out and continued peeling it. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#15High Priority22-50-4

High Priority – Observed: Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee did not maintain bar glasses in sanitizing solution for sufficient amount of time. Glass in bar **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#19High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside of tortilla packet. 2 live flies in dish area. 1 live fly over reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#21High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Observed: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon offered undercooked **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#23High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler . Raw frog legs over cheese in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw frog legs and raw shrimp to a lower shelf. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#27High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on leg of table at end of cook line. 2 live roaches under same table. 1 crawled out from floor mat. 1 live roach next to wall at end of cook line. 9 live roaches inside of wall at end of cook line. 1 live at entrance of kitchen. 1 on wall that is up against reach-in cooler of the cook line. 6 live in box of packaged soy sauce. 1 live roach on crack of entrance way from customer bathroom. 2 live roaches on broken oven next to dish area. 1 live roach next to sink of dish area. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#28High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves not changed after handling raw lobster and proceeding to handle scooper for tuna salad. Spoke to employee about the importance of glove switching. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#32High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Potato dropped in trash can, employee picked it out and continued peeling it. Live fly inside of tortilla packets. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

WarningStop Sale
#34High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar cheese (52°F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51°F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler of prep area. Cooked mushrooms (50°F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50°F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (50°F – Cold Holding); **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning
#35High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Garlic butter 132°f **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning

Intermediate 8

#2Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On side of fryers of cook line. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#7Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Observed: Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Three cutting boards on cook line stained. Cutting board at bar stained. Cutting board in prep area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-13-4

Intermediate – Observed: Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At bar. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employee bathroom. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#25Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Observed: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#26Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#29Intermediate22-01-4

Intermediate – Observed: Soda gun soiled. Nozzle at bar has build up of mold-like substance. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#30Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hostess stand. At bar. In dish area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Observed: Accumulation of dirt substance in the interior of the ice machine. Inside of ice machine in the outside area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near rear exit. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In liquor room. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#5Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Observed: Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags removed from original container and not with oysters after being shucked. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 cutting boards on cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#8Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead under table next reach-in cooler of cook line. 1 dead on wall at end of cook line. 1 dead on wall next to soda fountain. 1 dead on ceiling above handwash sink nest to soda fountain. 1 dead in dry storage area. 2 dead by electric breakers. 2 dead in liquid room. 2 dead roaches in liquor room area. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#12Basic36-17-5

Basic – Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Cook line/kitchen **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#14Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Catfish on floor of walk-in freezer. Raw tilapia on floor of walk-in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#16Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls cracked at end of cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#17Basic14-34-4

Basic – Observed: Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice machine located outside near rear exit door. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#18Basic38-01-4

Basic – Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In liquor room. Nd cook line **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#22Basic33-16-4

Basic – Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#24Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Potatoes not washed before peeling. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#31Basic29-49-6

Basic – Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#33Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Observed: Stored food not covered. Frozen broccoli uncovered in walk-in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#36Basic21-12-4

Basic – Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#37Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water not labeled. Squeeze bottle of herb garlic butter not labeled. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.