Romeos Pizza Express Inc, 13889 Wellington Trce #a-14, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROMEOS PIZZA EXPRESS INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13889 Wellington Trce #a-14, West Palm Beach, FL 33414
License #: 6009047
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza chef **Warning**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza chef **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All REACHIN coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm on the line buckets **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bread crumbs **Warning**
  • 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 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Used the wrong test kit for dishwasher and did not know which one would work **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dish machine or sanitizer buckets **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. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALKIN LIKE LASAGNA **Warning**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. INSIDE A REFRIGERATOR **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza chef **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1/SALAD REACHIN NOT MAINTAINING 41°. ambient temp 54°2/ SALAD REACHIN HAS PUDDLED WATER. 3/. SAUTEE REACH NOT MAINTAINING 41°. Ambient temp. 56° **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. ON HE LINE **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All REACHIN coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN. Water turned on at 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm on the line buckets **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bread crumbs **Warning**
  • 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 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/. Several items in salad REACHIN including bufflo MAZZERLA sliced meats roasted peppers from 46° to 55°. 2/. SAUTEE REACHIN HAS ALL TCS FOODS BETWEEN 54 and 57° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Used the wrong test kit for dishwasher and did not know which one would work **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOR WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTINSELS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dish machine or sanitizer buckets **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. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALKIN LIKE LASAGNA **Warning**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP SHELF ON THE LINE
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. TILE GROUT IS WORN OUT LEAVING DEEP SPACES BETWEEN TILES
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. UNSEALED DRY WALL IN STORAGE AREA
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST FROM NEW CONSTRUCTION ON ALL APPLIANCES
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Prep table has Rusted shelves
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE ICE STORAGE AREA
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWASHER
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Many new employees. Not yet 60 days
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. AND DAMMAGED TILES
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KNIVES ON THE LINE
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN THE KITCHEN
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.walkin door is patched with duct tape
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Mixed with detergent
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Making pizza
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Inside REACHIN cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. New room requires a hand sink
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. MISSIING TILLES IN SEVERAL PLACES
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. SCLICER AND DOUGH MIXING AREA
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ALL SINKS
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. TEMPERATURE IS 130 degrees
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. PIZZA MAKE TABLE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CHEF DUMPING LIQUID INTO HAND SINK
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICED TEA AT SERVERS STATION
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. COFFEE ROOM
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. COOK LINE
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. PIZZA STATION _ADDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT This violation must be corrected by : 07-30-12.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07-30-12.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07-30-12.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. DISHROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. COOK LINE
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07-30-12.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. PIZZA STATION _ADDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT This violation must be corrected by : 07-30-12.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07-30-12.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE OVEN_COOK LINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. EXAMPLE RED CUTTING BOARD_PREP HALLWAY BY SLICER and COFFEE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLES OF BEERS Corrected On Site. SERVERS STATION _ICE BIN
  • Observed hole in wall. COFFEE ROOM
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair _DISHMACHINE _PARTS ORDERED_OPERATOR USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS FIXED TO CODE.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair_PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER_BY DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. BAR
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FLOUR BIN_PREP HALLWAY _BY SLICER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR CONTAINER _PREP HALLWAY BY SLICER Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SANDWICHE REACHIN AT 59 degrees Corrected On Site. ALL PHF WAS REMOVED TO OTHER REFRIGATORS
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. SCLICED LEMONS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. USED AS A DUMP SINK
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair DISHWASHER IS NOT WORKING
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WATER DRIPPING FROM CELING IN THE WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL PHF COLD HELD IN THE SANDWICHE REACHIN AT 59 degrees
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. CHICKEN STOCK AT 91 degrees COOLED OVER NIGHT IN THE WALKIN AT LEAST 12 HOURS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTED PANS
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE SALAD REACHIN
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. ON THE MAIN LINE
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. WITH OIL ON MAIN LINE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED SHELVES IN WALKIN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ALL SINKS
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. LARGE OPEN BAG OF SUGAR
  • 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. FLOUR
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. WITHOUT SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HOT EATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. THE PIN HAS BEEN PULLED ON K CLASS EXTINGUISHER
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. FOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR HALLWAY Repeat Violation.
7/21/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED SA UAGE ON PIZZA REACHIN AT 52 degrees
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA REACHIN
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. FOR REFRIGERATOR IN BACK HALLWAY
6/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED SA UAGE ON PIZZA REACHIN AT 52 degrees
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA REACHIN
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ALL BULK CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. PIC WORKING ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. MAIN LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Violation: 21-05-1 Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. ON THE LINE
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWASHER RACKS
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. FOR REFRIGERATOR IN BACK HALLWAY
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. ON MAIN LINE
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 MANY EMPLOYEES MORE THA 60 days
4/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SCLICED TOMATO AND FRESH MAZZERELLA AT 50 degrees Corrected On Site. MOVED TO OTHER REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED SA UAGE ON PIZZA REACHIN AT 52 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SALAD REACHIN NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME WITH PHF
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA REACHIN
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. PIZZA DOUGH IN HALLWAY
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. LARGE OPEN BAG OF FLOUR
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ALL BULK CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. PIC WORKING ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. MAIN LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. ON THE LINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWASHER RACKS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES AT DISHWASHER
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MAIN LINE HANDSINK
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. HOLES IN CELING IN STOREROOM
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. TOP SHELVES IN PREPAREA /ROACH KILLER AND CHEMICALS
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. FOR REFRIGERATOR IN BACK HALLWAY
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. ON MAIN LINE
  • 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 MANY EMPLOYEES MORE THA 60 days
3/31/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. FOODS IN WALKIN
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SALAD REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. LINE REACHIN CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKIN SHELVES ARE RUSTED
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN DOOR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. KITCHEN LINE AREA
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BROKEN OVER MAIN LINE
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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