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ROMEO'S PIZZA & PASTA

ROMEO'S PIZZA & PASTA has 8 health inspections on file for its LAKELAND location, with an overall rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

2346 Griffin Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33810
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13497596

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Unit not dispensing any chemicals
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water 78F, operator removed tongs from water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gaskets in units on cook line. Repeat Violation

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10876164

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets in pizza station and flip top adjacent.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed around soda nozzles.

2/25/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10727479

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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

11/21/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8778309

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 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

6/14/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8692817

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 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.

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8525288

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8524925

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/12/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8376940

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 basic

  • 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)