Roma's Beef & Sausage

4237 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
American
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 19 inspections at Roma's Beef & Sausage, the earliest from 2012. On Sep 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Roma's Beef & Sausage is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 46-48F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF AT 147F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF DIRTY WATER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE CREAM SCOOPS BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF ROASTS AT 50F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE HANDSOAP DISPENSER AND ESNURE THAT HANDSINKS ARE THE ONLY SINKS BEING UTILIZED FOR HANDWASHING AND STAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.--- OBSERVED MSIING FLOOR TILE NEAR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE MAIN COOK LINE. --OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REAPIR CEILING TILE, FLOOR TILE, AND HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUESD ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT NEWLY REINSTALLED UTILITY (MOP) SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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95
Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/9/2021, REPORT #2538001. #10-OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/9/2021, REPORT #2538001. #10-OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 9, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO STAFF EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following:(a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 7-28-060. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 24, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER ON HOT LINE AND A BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 26, 2019
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN REAR PIZZA PREP STATION INCLUDING THE COUNTER TOPS,NOZZLES AT PEPSI FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP),AND PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 3-DOOR PIZZA FOOD PREP COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, REMOVE MOLD LIKE DARK STAINS ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER TABLE SHOWED TO MANAGER
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR,FLOUR ETC) TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT TEST STRIP KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDE OF LID AND GREASE ON GROUND FLOOR SHOWED TO MANAGER.ALSO, GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID AND OPENINGS AT BOTH ENDS OF OTHER LID SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS FOR MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT AND MAINTAIN IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR,FLOUR ETC) TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN REAR PIZZA PREP STATION INCLUDING THE COUNTER TOPS,KNOZZLES AT PEPSI FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP),AND PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER TABLE SHOWED TO MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 3-DOOR PIZZA FOOD PREP COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, REMOVE MOLD LIKE DARK STAINS ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.
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Jul 5, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABEL AND DATE ON RE WRAPPED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING OR MARKING DEVICES AND DATE ON FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE BY HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL BROWNIES PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE HAS TO HAVE A LABEL,NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND FODD ALLERGENS NOTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. RELOCATE THE SOAP DISPENSER WHICH IS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP ON THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,(ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD,FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DIPPER WELLS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA FOR THE ICE CREAM SECTION.
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Oct 29, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED ROASTS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE WITH CRACKED AND MISSING CEMENT UNDER THE NEWLY INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE WASH BASIN ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH METAL WELD AND SEAL LEAK OR REPLACE SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS MEATBALLS IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 129.2F, 1LB EACH OF ZIPLOC BAGS OF MARINARA SAUCE AND CHILI ALSO IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 71.4F AND 90.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-25-14 NOT CORRECTED #34- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (LEVEL) OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. #36- ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.#38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS IN FREEZER AND PREPARED ROASTS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF TALL WHITE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE REAR PREP TAYLOR BRAND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE WASH BASIN ONTO THE FLOOR AND IMPROPERLY REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH METAL WELD AND SEAL LEAK OR REPLACE SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA FOR ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (LEVEL) OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AREA.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ABOVE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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86
May 9, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing wall tiles in rear kitchen area shall be provided, walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in rear kitchen, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning. Must provide mop sink to premises per city code(no mop sink in premises).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roma's Beef & Sausage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roma's Beef & Sausage on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roma's Beef & Sausage?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Roma's Beef & Sausage.

Has Roma's Beef & Sausage's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Roma's Beef & Sausage have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roma's Beef & Sausage means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Roma's Beef & Sausage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Roma's Beef & Sausage is inspected around two times per year on average.