ROMEO'S PIZZA & PASTA
2346 Griffin Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33810
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at doorway entryway.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-41-4: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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm), chlorine was primed to eliminate air from line. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment at service station and kitchen.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in pizza station.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter an d at service station.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade employee washed rinsed and sanitized blade. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Ice chute in dining room
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cart in front of hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler, employee cleaned floor. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
- 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water 97F.
- 22-41-4: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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).