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ROMANO'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT

ROMANO'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT located in SAINT AUGUSTINE has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

4010 US 1 SOUTH STE 113-115

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13623203

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square container used as a scoop. Cup in pasta Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawed in bag.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer chicken on floor. Person in charge moved chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven. Addressed and person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Establishment is missing several hand washing signs.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Serveral wet mops on floor.person in charge hung all up to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs not labeled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place gloves on without washing his hands first. Addressed and he washed his hands then put gloves on. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper thawed in bag. Bag clearly states it should remain frozen until it's removed from bag and then thaw.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizzas. Missing on garlic in oil Person in charge time stamped pizzas and oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Veal thawing in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed veal. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup, broccolini, butter not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. Corrected On-Site

12/29/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13597137

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

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13596352

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time extended. **Time Extended**

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10931753

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with build up. Operator cleaned before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop food items on cookline. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in kitchen behind and underneath equipment on cookline. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door near kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad bar wait station cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches on main cookline behind equipment and underneath grill station. Operator was able to kill 6 on-site. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Brian expired food manager certification.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen has build up on blade. Operator took to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near pizza station has ice dump inside.

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10862994

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

6/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10738219

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not followed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door in kitchen area and also door in front of walk in not self closing. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not followed.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. Warning

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8722217

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine on white plate has mold like substance.
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler by three compartment sink in disrepair.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on shelf with clean dishes with cut marks and staining and is no longer cleanable.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers stacked when wet on shelves with clean dishes in kitchen.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen by walk in cooler not self-closing.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no time paperwork at establishment.

6/19/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8693351

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

6/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8627719

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 11 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets next to ice machine are not inverted.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in both women's restrooms.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2022.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on three cooks in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at back kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting above pizza make line is unshielded. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at bar and by floor mixer hand wash sinks.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In back kitchen, employee beverage stored in top of flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on hand wash sink at back kitchen does not work.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in bowl stored on top of cooked eggplant in back kitchen reach in cooler. Employee moved chicken to proper storage. Raw chicken stored over beef in cooler drawer next to fryer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at back prep area has black mold-like substance. Green cutting board on pizza make side with black mold-like substance.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Mario or Laurie. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8387730

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop French fries. Person in charge removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawing in bag. Person in charge cut bag open. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is grooved and dark. (Where lasagna is stored).
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on salad cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between fryers. Person in charge removed spatula. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights along cook line not shielded.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pots and pans on clean dish rack not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler has water in it. Person in charge wiped clean. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers; Raw chicken over raw burgers and veal. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 58F. Butter placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee in kitchen does not have training.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site