ROCKS AND BREWS
- Health grade
- D · 66/100
- Seminole County rank
- Safer than 7%
- Diner rating
- 4.4 ★ · 3,722 reviews
- Violations
- 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 12 basic
- Last inspected
- May 2026
By score it ranks safer than 7% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. The report logged 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 12 basic violations. And the recent trend is down. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.
D grade · 66/100 · safer than 7% of Seminole County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (407) 956-4124
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to ROCKS AND BREWS, by Florida DBPR grade:
- SUBWAY #7296
- FIVE GUYS
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (66/100)
- Violations
- 16 total — 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic
- Address
- 7131 RED BUG LAKE ROAD, Oviedo, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- American restaurant, Bar & grill, Sports bar
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (3722 reviews)
- Seats
- 297
- Phone
- (407) 956-4124
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Read the reviews alone and you would never guess the grade. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.8, so it reads as a strength. Wait times follows at 21% of reviews, where ratings average 4.5.
The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (17 of 19). Of the 19 rated reviews, 18 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. No one in this corpus comments on how food arrives at all.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen a D (66/100) on 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 12 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. The visit behind that grade was May 12, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 7% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited dishwashing facilities.
Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.
Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Solid food and music for the money.
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I love the happy hour options! Food is always delicious I love the popcorn shrimp and bang bang style shrimps. Sauce is delicious. Service is always quick and attentive, and the atmosphere is always lively with a night of bingo or live music! 10/10 great spot for lunch with friends, yourself, or for a networking event
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Date of Visit: June 9, 2026 12:00 PM I made reservations here through Open Table expecting it to be extremely busy, but when we arrived it was actually pretty quiet, and honestly, that turned out to be a great thing. I brought my mother here for lunch and a couple of drinks, and she had an absolute blast. It was her first time visiting, and she was very impressed with the atmosphere. Our waitress, Meghan, took outstanding care of us from start to finish. She answered every question we had about the restaurant, menu, and establishment in general. Her customer service went above and beyond and made an already enjoyable experience even better. The food was excellent. I ordered the Smashburger with loaded bacon cheese fries, and it was easily one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. You could really taste the buttery toasted bun, and every bite was packed with flavor. My mother ordered the Original Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of broccoli, and she thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. Between the great food, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service, this was an outstanding lunch experience. I look forward to returning and rocking out with you guys again soon, and I’m pretty sure my mother does too. Highly recommended!
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The name can be deceiving, there's more than just good music and beer. Their mixed drinks are very good and their food isn't bad either. They also have a robust activities scene, with live music, Father's Day specials, graduation season specials, and other activities that keep you coming back. Give them a shot...you will be glad you did.
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Is it me or has the food gotten really really good there? Great find, great service, winner!
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The culinary offerings and service were exceptional. This marked my inaugural visit, and my colleague and I opted to experience this establishment for lunch. We were thoroughly satisfied with our choice. The portion sizes are ample, and the service was commendable. They present a diverse selection of menu options, catering to a wide range of preferences. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Rock Brews, and the ambiance was engaging. I particularly appreciate the availability of an outdoor covered seating area for patrons who prefer al fresco dining and for those accompanied by their pets.
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First time as a family of four. 2 adults and 2 children. Great experience, music. Menu was very appealing something for everybody. Our server -Will was very helpful in food selections and tentative. Drinks were great and food was on time and tasty. Thanks Will.
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Was there late on a Wednesday night... fast service friendly waitress... I wish I remembered her name... Delicious popcorn shrimp... A+
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Sadhie provided great service and was excellent with interacting with all of her tables.
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Bingo night was a blast! Blackened redfish was amazing! Lucien was the best, helpful and friendly.
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Our server Lucien was great ! Music bingo was fun even though I lost. Food was good. So was the margarita!
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Had such a great experience here! The food was amazing, everything came out flavorful, and the atmosphere was so welcoming. But the highlight of our visit was definitely Sadhie. She was absolutely amazing!!! Super attentive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. Her service truly made the experience even better. Will definitely be coming back!
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Emma was fantastic. I come here looking forward to seeing her.
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We had a great lunch outside on the patio with our dog. This place is so dog friendly and they even have a dog menu! Lucien was our waiter and was so attentive and kind. Thanks for a great meal!
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We’ve been fans of this place for years but today’s service was above and beyond. They squeezed our large party in ahead of a private event and the service from Lucian was top notch. Thank you Rock & Brews Oviedo! 🙏❤️
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Great music, food and very affordable.
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Music is loud service was slow.
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Wow, what a change from the last time I ate at this restaurant years back. So many choices, including healthy choices, which made me very happy. Our server was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and just really a nice person. There was no rushing us and everything we asked for was delivered as promised. I definitely will come back more often now that I know there is much more to their menu than bar food.
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Got rid of my favorite dish of course (Santa Maria tri-tip) not sure what happened there but ok wings. Dirty orange soda was good, service as always was great. Good for parties and gatherings.
Overall Score
47 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Sunday
- 10 AM to 9:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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May 12, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 12 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 32 — Bathrooms
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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October 22, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 9 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: May 12, 2026