The Roost
9151 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 32220 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614323
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 27 follow-up, 1 repeat), 6 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (1 repeat)-28
- Administrative complaint on Oct 26, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Eight live flying insects observed in men's restroom near far left urinal.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate6
Code 11, Employee health: 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 procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizing. No quaternary ammonium test kit available.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Interior deflector plate of ice machine has rust.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at kitchen handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No soap at men's restroom and bar handwash sinks. Operator replenished soap at both sinks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled spray bottle with white liquid at front of the bar. Operator identified contents as sealant and labeled the spray bottle. Also, unlabeled spray bottle at far left of the bar with clear liquid. Operator identified contents as vinegar and labeled the spray bottle.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic5
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No employee hand washing sign at bar handwash sink.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Exit door by restrooms has daylight showing at lower left and bottom left threshold.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Available printed license expired June 1, 2026.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Three carbon dioxide tanks by the bag in box soda rack are unsecured.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.