Romanos Macaroni Grill, 3143 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROMANOS MACARONI GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3143 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
License #: 5811831
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Floors under dishmachine was soiled.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. One on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lid to sugar container in dry storage area was soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near salad prep cooler on frontline.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers of salt, sugar, pepper and flour in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For salmon. Menu indicated with an asterisk that salmon could be served raw or undercooked. Establishment could not provide proof of parasite destruction. Operator had proper documentation sent to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Milk in bar cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in wait station area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for one employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holster soiled. Two in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Container of orange liquid next to three comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. / cooked potato **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. / raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / bulk flour **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. **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. / 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. / on top of Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager Grant Rank lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/6/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while handling clean silverwares and utensils
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. / at front counter service line
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. / in bulk flour container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. / scallop
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / bulk sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cooked chicken/ cut tomato temped 52F in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. /. Glass insde bar hand wash sink,
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. / at cook line
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. /. AT COOKLINE **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. /. AT CEILING BY ICE MACHINE, MISSING END CAPS
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. (1). Exterior of ice machine
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. /. IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. /. AT COOKLINE
  • 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. /. O PPM CHLORINE
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (1) cut tomato was 50F (2) cooked pasta was 53F, ADVICE OPERATOR TO PUT PRODUCTS IN A REACH IN FREEZER FOR RAPID COOLING
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. / AT COOKLINE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. MANAGER STATED THAT ITEMS JUST GOT DELIVERED
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. LIDS OF REACH IN COOLER
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. SPEAKERS, CELL PHONE, KEYS
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.IN WIC
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. AT COOK LINE
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. MANAGER STATED THAT THEY JUST GOT DELIVERED
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. AT Wait station
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. /AT COOKLINE AND WAIT STATION
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HWS iNn dessert area.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.@ 04-23-2012
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cups without handle located in flour and sugar.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. HWS in dessert station Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board in Salad Area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dessert station, and cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dish area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dessert station.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives on recipe cards in salad area Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. dish machine area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dessert area, dish area and 3cs area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on food contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, in Sham.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. employee working with food on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese wrapped with ham 57 F., Mozzarella 52 RIC
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On WIC CONDENSER REAR AREA.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. french fry cups and foil pans not stored inverted.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. with cups and lids near exiting door. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered fish in freezer area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in water heater area .
  • Critical - Observed water filter cover missing in water heater area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Grilled vegetable in WIC.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Mozzerella 52 in RIC, Cheese wrapped with Ham wrapped 57 F. Corrected On Site. Observed operator discarded products.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. slicer area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. C. aoil Corrected On Site.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. / 0ppm.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. /
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. / handsink / prep room / back kitchen / Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. / pasta at 128F, food was recooked before serving.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / observed a noodle holder inside the handsink / across from cookline.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. / dishmachine area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / light shield was cracked / above the ice machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / bar / Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / cookline / 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. / employee touchig bread with bare hands.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / stove.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. / male employee did not wash hands before putting gloves on.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. / Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. / Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / RIC drawer under the stove.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / RIC across from cookline.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. / observed employees jackets stored on top of soda boxes.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. / observed calamari stored over cooked turkey / small RIC next to salad station / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / observed raw chicken stored over sauces / reach in cooler across from cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. / milk / bar / product was discarded.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. / all RIC / front line / gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / plate / dry storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. / observed a bottle of cleaner stored next to sugar packets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / sugar bucket / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. / bar / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. / near exit door / Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. / cookline.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / 0ppm.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ clean holding shelf
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture./ back kitchen hand sink
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust./ bottom of salad cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./bar sink/ kitchen sink by salad line., back kitchen hand sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./ bar sink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ bar cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./ bar sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls./ baine marie dish room.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ window cleaner at bar/ red and green cleaner by mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ sitting on clean dish shelf.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ peppercorns,sugar in dry storage
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. / in ice machine and bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of dishmachine .
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. / at back room handsink
  • Critical. Observed toxic ispray bottle on top of dishmachine / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / salt shaker at cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / at cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Nonhandled cup used as food scoop inside sugar container, by WIC
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. / at cookline
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. / at dishmachine room
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. / 0 ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. / outside WIC
  • Observed residue build-up the underside of the soda dispensing heads, at wait station
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. / at bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / at dishmachine room / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / through out kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. / toxic spray bottle on rack with soda syrup , by kitchen rear door
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. / Employee health regarding The big 5 exclusions
  • 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. Pro
11/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [A drinking cup with no handle scooping the sugar ]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, at the pizza station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue inside soda the soda dispensing holster.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [To go party containers on the rack at the storage area]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, inside the stalls. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, pizza station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, at the pizza station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on the rack at the mop sink.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Salt bags stored on floor in meter/hot water heater room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength throughout kitchen. Reading apprroximately 150 PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's restroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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