Roast Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Roast Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Roast Cafe was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over ready to eat juices in bottom reach in coolers under mini ovens
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink next to entrance of front counter , batteries not working per operator
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the far right corner of front counter
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On mini fryers next to reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo oven in the far left corner
22-08-4
67
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into pan, continued to cook egg touching utensils and pans without handwashing. Operator counseled employee on proper handwashing process. Employee washed hands and gloved hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee and water bottle on make table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of bakery case. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing, rings, watch and bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on make table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Submitted on 2/25/25 **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over prepared tortillas in reach in cooler. Raw chicken tenders stored over fries in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples in grab and go not wrapped. Operator washed and wrapped apples **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Food received from unapproved source. See Stop Sale. Assorted muffins, Assorted pastries, Assorted bagels **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw eggs (71F - cold holding) prepped at 7:00am 71F at 9:15. operator discarded. butter (78F - Cold Holding) operator placed in freezer, 30 minutes later 39F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source Assorted muffins, Assorted pastries, Assorted bagels **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauces on prep table not labeled. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty cloths in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Commercial sauces in prep table not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -double door reach-in cooler underneath table-top oven, thermometer reading 20F, operator discarded
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink used to store trash bag, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -yogurt parfait
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -both men's and women's restrooms used by employees, provided handwashing signs, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg flats directly touching/overlapping dairy inside **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - display cooler where yogurt is stored **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
70
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Blue ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board at bar
14-09-4
90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top of menumaster oven not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottle on the line. Advised to put sticker on pan and plan squeeze bottle in pan so label won't fall off. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roast Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roast Cafe on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roast Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Roast Cafe.
How does Roast Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Roast Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Roast Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roast Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Roast Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Roast Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roast Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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