Romano's Macaroni Grill

12148 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Romano's Macaroni Grill dates to Jan 30, 2023.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Lake Buena Vista facility scores 87, putting Romano's Macaroni Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date mark on the cheddar, mozzarella cheese stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked plastic containers has lettuce stored inside in reach in cooler on line.

14-16-4

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. Observed no copies completed of the Employee Reporting Agreement form given copy to Manager.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked temperature hot water 80°f at the hand wash sink located on the cook line.

27-16-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in the dry storage room.

14-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler.

14-33-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor tile in the back prep kitchen.

36-22-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath the green cutting boards.

21-04-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed two lights has no light shields in the back prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

38-01-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Romano's Macaroni Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Romano's Macaroni Grill on file is from Jan 30, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Romano's Macaroni Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Romano's Macaroni Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Romano's Macaroni Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Romano's Macaroni Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Romano's Macaroni Grill 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.

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