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 dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3329170
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348427
DBPR license5400062

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#8High Priority29-34-4

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

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface , can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage containers, flour and breadcrumbs , are soiled

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.at the bar the handwash sink is covered. By markers and board. Which were removed by server. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled utensils are stored in prep area handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was emailed to Marcie. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized pots not properly stored. Stored on the floor and not inverted

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. A panel for bottom of the door has been ordered **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk-in cooler door and gasket, Dish racks are soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Small Chest freezer gaskets are in poor repair. Refrigerated drawer unit on cookline is not working , there is no food stored in the unit. Ice machine is not working.

#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Soiled Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.