Roosters Cafe in Brooksville
Last inspected:
715 W Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601Roosters Cafe in Brooksville has accumulated 280 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 10 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has received multiple warnings and administrative complaints, with two enforcement actions recommended in 2020 and 2025. Proper ventilation, chemical storage, and consumer advisories account for the majority of violations. Recent inspections show improvement, with only 1 violation cited in October 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Roosters Cafe in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
This Facility
9.4
violations / inspection
9.4 violations per inspection
Hernando County Avg
4
violations / inspection
4 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hernando County Avg
0.3
closures / facility
0.3 county average
Roosters Cafe in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Roosters Cafe in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Roosters Cafe in Brooksville last inspected?
- Roosters Cafe in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Roosters Cafe in Brooksville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Roosters Cafe in Brooksville are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Roosters Cafe in Brooksville had?
- Roosters Cafe in Brooksville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Roosters Cafe in Brooksville find?
- Roosters Cafe in Brooksville was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Roosters Cafe in Brooksville ever been shut down?
- No, Roosters Cafe in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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