Romanos Macaroni Grill, 12148 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROMANOS MACARONI GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12148 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
License #: 5807899
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Left side condenser
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Pizza cutter between equipment and wall **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Prosciutto in freezer not wrapped **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - rust inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer empty **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 53F fish 52F. Unit in defrost cycle. All product rechilled. Unit defost reset **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Defrost cycle set at 3 pm instead of 3 am **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Breading Cooler
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Duster by pans
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washed gloves not h and
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Av temp of food at 47
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By em Nd of line **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. By 3C sink
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Buckets stored directly on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter changed but date not changed as per operator **Repeat Violation**
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Amount of automatic gratuity not disclosed on menu.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets - repeat violation (walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cookline), buildup on outside of sandwich press, outer surfaces of lids - flour and veg containers
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean metal bowls
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages also lacking lid/straws
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Paper towel dispensing - kitchen prep area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor in WIC
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away - corrected on site. Spatula also stored in crevice under sandwich press
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen prep area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwash area - missing clear tube
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Empty clam shells purchased and refilled with lobster and clam (from frozen purchased product)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. RTE deli meat in WIC
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under handsink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths hanging over side of bucket - cookline
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling beverage cup with no straw - failed to wash hands before handling food **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Strawberries, avocado, tomato - walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. End of cookline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 49?, garlic in oil 68?
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. White sauce 117? (COS - reheated to 180?), chocolate sauce 99? (COS - discarded)
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meat sauce dated 3/3
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside back door - water hose connected
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato cake WIC and chocolate milk at bar
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid - bar **Repeat Violation**
3/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean lifter stored in crevices between equipment. Stored in crevice under steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Frontline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** CB: unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar
3/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean lifter stored in crevices between equipment. Stored in crevice under steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small RIC at frontline **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups inside wall mounted dispenser **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Frontline **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon has asterisk on menu with consumer advisory stating may be cooked to order. Salmon received frozen. No proof of parasite destruction **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac bites 46? WIC (cooled to 32?), cooked chicken 46-47?(cooled to 40?), butter 45?. RIC: milkshake 52? (discarded), make table: pasta 46? (discarded), mozzarella 45? (discarded). All items corrected on site except for butter - at end of inspection **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Pasta 51? made previous night **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Lemon butter on steam table at 120? - reheated to 167? **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Milkshake 52? stored in cooler overnight that was maintaining 51?. Improper cooling pasta x2 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. RIC at start of frontline holding at 51? DO NOT USE COOLER UNLESS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP. Limited storage in cooler and sufficient alternative coolers for storage **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Undersides of metal pan lids **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of soiled food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean cutlery stored below overhead pipes where ceiling tile is missing. Dripping water observed - potential for contamination.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm - air block observed in chlorine tube. Corrected On Site. 50ppm.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean food containers stacked while wet.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bulb missing protective tube -- dry goods storage.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket and soiled food container in handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Ceiling tile missing - by walk in cooler; hole at ceiling light above cookline prep table.
  • Critical - Observed numerous flies - outside waste disposal area.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Utensil wall storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 45F - make table [no preparation done]; cooked potato 45F [make table and walk in cooler], caramalized onions 45F and pasta 45F in walk in cooler - all items out of temperature in walk in cooler were located on one cart opposite door - placed in freezer. Beans 46F. All foods cooled to 35-42F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic cup storage chute not capped. Next to soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Container of crumbs uncovered - stored under clean container storage shelf - clean containers above - wet after warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Only proof of training provided for one employee.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. lettuce being cut without washing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. potatoes being cut without washing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by rolling rack
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. missing a splash guard on both sides of the hand sink at the wait staff area.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting lettuce without gloves 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. touching spinach 98 f degrees
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board rear prep area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. panini press at the front counter
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. corn starch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 47 f degrees in the prep reach in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartment sink
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing floor tiles at server station, causing standing water and in front of walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At hand wash sink located in cook line. Corrected On Site. Paper towel was provided.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At hand wash sink located in cook line. Corrected On Site. Soap was provided.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located in servers station and preparation kitchen. Corrected On Site. Sign was posted.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. At cook line preparation table. Corrected On Site. Drink was discarded. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling tile with water damage. At dry storage room.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Plastic slider doors located on ice machine in poor repair.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. At wall located in preparation area, by pasta shelf.
  • Observed hole in wall. At wall located in server station. Over hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken stored over raw seafood. At front cook line cooler. Corrected On Site. Raw chicken was removed and stored on bottom shelf.
  • Critical - Observed raw seafood stored over ready-to-eat ham. In walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Ham was removed and stored over raw seafood.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. At wall located over pot three compartment sink.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.missing grout in the dishroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above 3 comp sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over the front line
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.mens room
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.damaged tiles above the dishmachine
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.diry knives in clean rack
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.one of the soda guns is broken
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.a cook pot is in the hws in the dishroom
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.a water pitcher is the front line hws
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.to close to food prep area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta at 44df
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.at the wall junction of the 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.the back kitchen door is missing the gasket
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.on the floor under a table
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.lasagna 127 on line Corrected On Site.reheat to 165 df
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.non of the on line food /liquid bottles are labled
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 45 degrees. Iced. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked pasta cooling covered in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Need a splash guard between the handsink and the coffee station.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lid cover in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use under the cutting board at the cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the plate warmers at the cookline.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. [Plumbing to the coffee station. ]
  • Soda gun holsters at the bar are with build up of residue .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Coffee station has a leaking pipe.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice shovel.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. expired 6/28/09 Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed warewashing machine curtains in wash/rinse tanks dirty.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. where clean dishes are received.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for buckets. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at waitress station. every where.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dish room area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed clearance between sprinkler head and top of storage less than 18 inches. For reporting purposes only.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. dotes as to FIFO
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. packages cut and only use half.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on wall.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.in wiping cloth container.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. in plastic containers with clean covers food debris is on the bottom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty tubs.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. over pots and pans.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance dustpan on wall full of food debri and dirty.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance dustpans very dirty next to handsink.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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