Romanos on the Beach

4255 A1A S Ste 8, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Romanos on the Beach stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Romanos on the Beach's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 27, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

“Priority” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Romanos on the Beach's latest score of 78 falls below the St. Augustine Beach average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter on counter 82F. Per person in charge out since yesterday.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on counter 82F. Per person in charge out since yesterday.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Priority: High Priority 7 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/ Establishment recently changed ownership in January 23 and need to apply for a change of ownership. **Warning*

50-08-7

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate 4 Observed: No running water at mop sink. Mop sink does not have hot water connected.

27-11-4

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate 5 Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date on roast beef. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris

22-02-4

Basic - Priority: Basic 4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside. Back door was open. Person in charge shut door. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-01-4

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ear buds on container of semolina. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom or reach in cooler

29-49-6

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen has unsealed concrete.

36-02-5

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler is plywood and not smooth and easily cleanable.

36-11-4

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler observed, cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese was placed in cooler day prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler observed, cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese was placed in cooler day prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer buckets at 200ppm. Operator remade buckets and observed at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - 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. Observed no cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using handwash sink to correct sanitizer bucket.

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen not self closing.

35B-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In top of reach-in cooler observed cups without handles in pans of garlic and cheese. Operator removed scoops during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dish area in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. At end of cook line observed containers of oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Romanos on the Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Romanos on the Beach on file is from Mar 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Romanos on the Beach?

Across the inspection record, “priority” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Romanos on the Beach.

How does Romanos on the Beach compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine Beach?

Romanos on the Beach most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine Beach average of 82.

Has Romanos on the Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Romanos on the Beach have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Romanos on the Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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