Romanos Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
74
Score
Romanos Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited three times.
Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; Romanos Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Walk in/ Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in restroom. Observed at triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across oven.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in between exit and reach in freezer; patch on concrete unsealed.
36-02-5
74
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled by the exit door. No. Preparation under that area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside is missing one lid.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in wiping clothes bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer was at 0 ppm. Employee added chlorine and adjusted to100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
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. Pizza was at 128°F. Employee was advised to time mark pizza.
03F-02-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster is missing 1 lid.
33-15-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open drink inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
61
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth solution +200 PPM. Operator adjust sanitizer to 100 PPM. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above preparation table.
36-34-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Caridad Aleman. Owner. Operator found the certificate. 12/04/20. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Manager added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Romanos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Romanos Pizza on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Romanos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Romanos Pizza.
How does Romanos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Romanos Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Romanos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Romanos Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Romanos Pizza 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 Romanos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Romanos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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