Pizzeria Romana
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
74
Score
Pizzeria Romana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Pizzeria Romana was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Water treatment device has not been inspected” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Pizzeria Romana on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the following items on the menu that are served raw New Yorker, spicy tuna, rainbow roll, sashimi, salmon truffle and hamachi jalapeño. The manager edited the menus and reprinted them during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee restroom. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email and the manager filled it out during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
74
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the dates indicate the filters have expired.
29-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching the flour. The cook inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top on the ice machine.The manager put the scoops in a clean stainless pan. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top on the ice machine.The manager put the scoops in a clean stainless pan. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certification expired on 08-14-24; Glenda and Valentina.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled.The manager had the spray bottles labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice machine sliding doors. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top on the ice machine.The manager put the scoops in a clean stainless pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the triple sink and in the employee restroom. The manager brought the signs and put them up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with powered sugar Menotti label. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (115F - Hot Holding); rice (115F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager those items were cooked approximately 30 minutes ago. The manager turned on the steam table to reheat the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over bananas in the reach in cooler next to the entrance. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom self. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finish measuring flour remove his gloves went to the dining room and came back to the kitchen and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The manager filled out the plan during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned during the inspection and discarded all the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
47
Dec 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Romana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Romana on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Romana?
Across the inspection record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Romana.
How does Pizzeria Romana compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Pizzeria Romana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Pizzeria Romana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Romana have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzeria Romana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pizzeria Romana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Romana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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