THE ROOST Health Score — Key West, FL

508 FLEMING ST, Key West, FL 33040

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 7/13/2026
Key West avg 86 / 100
B
86 / 100
Good

Minor violations noted. Generally safe, with room to improve.

2 high-risk issues

Inspected July 13, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 39% of restaurants in Key West. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
0
Minor
0

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • High Risk Proper reheating procedures

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE ROOST received a ClearScore of 86/100 (Grade B) on its most recent inspection on July 13, 2026. 2 violations were noted.

THE ROOST's inspection on July 13, 2026 uncovered 2 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 2 violations is detailed above.

THE ROOST was last inspected on July 13, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

THE ROOST's ClearScore of 86/100 (Grade B) places it in the bottom 61% of Key West restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 2 violations at THE ROOST. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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