Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
29
Score
Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 14 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Eustis facility scores 81, putting Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from 2 days prior. Cooked Chicken Wings (46F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over French fries in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from 2 days prior. Cooked Chicken Wings (46F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Per operator from 2 days prior. Cooked Chicken Wings (46F - Cold Holding) Wings stored in deep pan with too much in the pan. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. mixer head soiled. Long white cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in the kitchen. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in the kitchen. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Upright white reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Exterior coolers and freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on dish rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer missing handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer. Upright reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
29
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior House made Marinara Sause (62F - Cooling); (62F)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior House made Marinara Sauce (62F - Cooling);
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef with shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stored in Large deep plastic container
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled -Long white Cutting board on prep table soiled - Fryer baskets soiled. - Mixer head soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out form and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile over mixer in the kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of can sodas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to white upright freezer soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket by prep station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by prep station soiled. White upright Reach in Freezer soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled
36-27-5
25
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - meatballs stored in chests freezer at front counter.
14-31-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - Portioned Lasagna date marked 8/15. Operator discarded
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front counter **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.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station salad. -Can opener -white cutting board on make line. - mixer head - electric slicer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's and women's bathrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - in kitchen.Cooking oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen .
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on pizza cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - bottle of water stored with food in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
23
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 55° , Operator place marinara in cold holding unit 1 day prior. Operator discarded.
03A-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. - operator placed correct time on board . Pizza was pulled from oven 20 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner stored in hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - salad station white cutting board -Can opener -electric slicer - mixer head - interior of fry **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink used as dump sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored under pizza ovens **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink stored on shelf next to pizza make line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
25
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator placed correct time on board.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at front count salad station, and cooks line. Can opener Electric slicer Mixer head **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink next to 3 compartment sink used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. Hand next to pizza station
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pizza station Front counter salad station. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over pizza sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located in storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
32
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw ground beef stored above cooked chicken wings and Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator placed correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging next to clean pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on front line and cooks line. Can opener Electric slicer Mixer head
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located in mop sink closet.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Red Bull stored with clean plates in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food in kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor underneath pizza ovens.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on pizza oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold holding unit on front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelving in kitchen area.
14-20-4
17
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine.
How does Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 81.
Has Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roma Pizza and Italian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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