Roma Pizza & Restaurants, 2753 Morningside Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROMA PIZZA & RESTAURANTS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2753 Morningside Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
License #: 6602910
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./ front line by drink station
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. / dry storage room off kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area./open bags of flour, bread crumbs
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ under 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry not covered./ ripped open bags of flour, bread crumbs
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board/ cooks line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ dry storage over open pakages
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover./ pizza line shelf
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ 48-50° recommended rapid chill / operator took corrective action
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ 48° front line recommended rapid chill/ operator took corrective action
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ on front line above chill line 43-44°/ recommended rapid chill- operator took corrective acyion
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./ called tech on the way
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment./ anti shield/ spectCide **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink./3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Coke reach in prep area Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / deli meats
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ storing wiping cloth contIner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food./ gave a copy of the procedure to operator
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ meatballs, past walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza peel chipped **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in the walk in cooler **Warning**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near dish machine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Covering dough in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near back door
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza make reachin cooler
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza peel chipped
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Deli meats sliced and stacked high in container 50°F* operator rapid cooled item **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in the walk in cooler
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Onions **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza peel chipped **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. DAD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT CALL BACK. Failure to comply with this violation at future inspections may render administrative actions.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dishwasher has a drink in dishwash area and on prep surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour on floor in Dishmachine room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris-cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. facility has no hot water at this time, tankless waterheater has self destructed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. arid board box in pizza cheese box at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in the basin at Dishmachine with air purifier and vent tubing blocking sink.**Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All Handwash sinks included, Dishmachine has its own separate heater, water heated to and checked at 127° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-split in wood cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris-cookline.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees-sink at 3 bin area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at 3 bin sink blocked by portable air conditioner.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-several sinks
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink-several sinks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked-lasagna.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation/ dish room or area.hand sink on plans emailed to me by Bianca in plan review.operator states will be in this week. Waiting for plumber.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters.
  • Observed cook line cutting boards moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked pasta,Italian sausage roast beef in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices./pizza perlar board
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.prep area in store.spoke with Richard Bull in plan review.must send revised copy of plan to log # 12-3893 file number 227527. This violation must be corrected by : 12-16-12.
  • Critical - Observed bags of flour stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.sandwich and pizza coolers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bags of food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, both kitchen handwash sinks.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Establishment added bay next door to floor plan-additional seatting and restrooms added. Establishment must submit plans for review by the division. Application and instructions can be found on website: www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr Plans, application, and proper fees must be received by the division no later than 03/15/12 and approval obtained by the division no later than 04/16/12. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/12.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restroom hallway.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, cook eatting pizza in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination, covered employee drink cup on prep table at pizza make area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked eggplant in the reach in cooler is at 55 degrees F- product is sitting above the fill line. Recommended rapidly chilling then maintain at 41 degrees F.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, 3 bay sink tested at 400 ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, sitting on cutting board.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler condenser is dripping into pans on the shelf above the food.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed food employee wash, rinse then put dishes on air dry rack without sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed ceiling leaking where in dry storage entry connects to kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling tile in ladies restroom is water damaged.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, food employee making salad has a hair clip holding a section of hair on top of leaving leaving the rest of the hair loose.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook prepairing eggplant with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, ice scoop handle is missing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, case of chicken in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed a pot and pan detergent bucket at the 3 bay sink with red sauce-like residue in it, operator stated it was being used to store sauce when asked what it was used for. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food service items, hat in cabinet with foam to go lids.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, packages of raw pork stored over pepperoni in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, ABC extinguisher in dry storage area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squeeze bottle of vinegar and oil at the sandwich make unit.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate, behind reach in freezer. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth towel under knots in the steam table. Recommended using cheese cloth, one time use- discard daily. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cheese pizza at the front counter is at 84 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature, several still frozen packages of veal defrosting in the cookline handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs, raw sausage, and raw hamburger stored over lettuce and potatoes in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bag of onions in the walk in cooler and bag of flour outside the dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, both cooks with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, shelf on table next to fryer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door broken off reach in cooler- operator using plastic bag and painters tape to cover arra where door used to be.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, unit across from the pizza oven.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, case of napkins in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, several packages of still frozen raw veal defrosting in the handwash sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, cookline handwash sink.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed heavy garbage on the ground around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryer.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, unfinished dry wall behind the reach in freezer.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cheese pizza at the front counter is at 79 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, case of lettuce in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, open drink on counter next to prep area handwash sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, sandwich make unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, white "garbage" style bag used to hold cooked pizza crusts in the walk in cooler.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, walk in cooler.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-40-2 No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, open bags of flour in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook handled sandwich roll with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook's.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine, quaternary test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer.
  • Critical. Observed moderatly soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, pizza make unit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, pizza make unit.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, dish washer using towel to dry dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, restroom doors.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in men's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine tested at 200 ppm.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, K class extinguisher is on the shelf under the prep table. Also, observed heavy accumulation of crystals inside the guage. Recommended having operator contact fire extinguisher maintenance company to verify extinguisher will function properly if needed. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/18/10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 02/18/10.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, slicer next to hand wash sink is exposed to tential hand wash water splash. Splash guard required or relocate slicer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw chicken stored on top of case of french fries. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, pizza make unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, clean glassware in frint counter cooler are stored with the food contact surfaces on cloth napkins.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, clean equipment air drying in dish rack on cloth towels.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, case of to go containers in the dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed door handle missing on kitchen exit door.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling tiles installed in the both restrooms.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/4/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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