The Roost
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, The Roost has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing”, showing up three times.
The Roost's latest score of 45 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of windex, spray bottle of Clorox bleach and two unlabeled spray bottles on prep table next to handwash sink in kitchen. Employee moved spray bottles to floor near storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect behind bar area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior deflector plate of ice machine rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table next to handwash sink in kitchen, two spray bottles of green/clear liquid not labeled. Also, on bottom shelf of table to left of 3 compartment sink in kitchen, spray bottle of bright yellow liquid not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash cans in women's restroom in bar area and liquor store bathrooms.
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Emergency exit door in bar area not fully sealed when shut.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster right lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under 3 compartment sink behind bar in disrepair with broken concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket dirty water overnight. Employee dumped dirty water and hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Employee unable to provide training certificate for food handlers at time of call back but states that owner will have copies at home. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by bar around no paper towels. Also, no paper towels in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar handwash sink no soap available. Also, no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Employee moved hand soap to both areas. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezer, ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Two live flies observed in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: No proof of any certified food manager for establishment could be provided. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: No proof of any proof of employee food handler training could be provided. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cleaners stored by microwave in kitchen. Cleaners moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored by triple sink in kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor under bar top in bar. Floor under three door reach in cooler in bar area. Floor in storage room by east exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door on east side of bar area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area over white chest freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No door for women's restroom in bar.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's restrooms in bar area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
51-18-6
22
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around pipes under triple sink in kitchen. Approximately 12 live flying insects under triple sink/ice bin at bar area near entrance to kitchen. Approximately 4 live flying insects around soda gun holster at end of bar, closest to bathrooms. Approximately 3 live flying insects in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Approximately 5 flying insects under sinks at bar area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around pipes under triple sink in kitchen. Approximately 12 live flying insects under triple sink/ice bin at bar area near entrance to kitchen. Approximately 4 live flying insects around soda gun holster at end of bar, closest to bathrooms. Approximately 3 live flying insects in women's bathroom. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Establishment is still hanging dirty mops on fence outside that are dripping go to bare ground. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No one can find any test strips for any sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in back bathroom behind storage area in liquor store area.
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above urinal in men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back bathroom of liquor store. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to bar leading to parking lot is not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Package of to go cups on floor in kitchen. 2 boxes of to go cups in kitchen on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor of bar area. Floor in walk in cooler in back section of liquor store. Section of floor in back storage area. In keg walk in cooler and surrounding room behind bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Surface rust on interior of large ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Both sinks in women's bathroom have holes in them.
32-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine in kitchen area. Under sinks at bar area. Also fan guard of condenser in walk in cooler near drive through has a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water in back walk in cooler of liquor store.
08B-38-4
39
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per operator they do not have any current certified food manager for the establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Per phone call with operator they have had Covid and have taken the test but are not able to come to the store and will have their certification by next week. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Roost last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Roost on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Roost?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Roost.
How does The Roost compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Roost most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Roost's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Roost have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Roost means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Roost inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Roost is inspected around two times per year on average.
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