Romano's Macaroni Grill

14904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 32618

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 26, 2023

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Romano's Macaroni Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Romano's Macaroni Grill was last inspected on Oct 26, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Romano's Macaroni Grill dates to Oct 26, 2023.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Romano's Macaroni Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched nose and grabbed clean plate to take to customers. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

12A-25-4

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

High Priority - Observed: 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink with Quaternary ammonia Bar area dish machine tested at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

22-41-4

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Printed for manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on cooks line. Employee fixed pipe **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

29-11-4

Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat carrots walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic

08B-17-4

Nov 21, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dented cans present. 4 dented cans del destino red peppers 4 cans See stop sale.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line middle reach in coolerCold holding: cheese 45 f operator placed in freezer Cold holding: reach in cooler cooks line main cook noodles cook noodles cook noodles 48 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at bar side by soda machine 85 f ran over 2 minutes

27-16-4

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. 4 dented cans del destino red peppers 4 cans See stop sale.

08B-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish dry shelf

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Oct 4, 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 Oct 26, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Romano's Macaroni Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Romano's Macaroni Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Romano's Macaroni Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three 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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