Romeo's Pizza

5335 N Military Trl #38, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-3033
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Romeo's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Romeo's Pizza's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food contact surface - direct contact with food. Cardboard lid used as container for bread crumbs for breading raw chicken. Operator replaced with metal pan **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/mount soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza line flip top
23-24-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at pizza line flip top lid **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple not in use/non functioning coolers in establishment
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving above pizza flip top
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door glass slider
22-16-4
61
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 . Establishment opened at 11 am. Manager marked the time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by pizza table. Manager provided the roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Black duct tape used to repair flip top cooler lid.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza without any hair restraint for loose head hair. He put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza cooler door gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods at pizza prep station.
27-18-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...reviewed big six bacteria.
53A-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray bottle. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...rusted hand washing sink at kitchen.
23-03-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Romeo's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Romeo's Pizza on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Romeo's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Romeo's Pizza.

How does Romeo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Romeo's Pizza most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Romeo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Romeo's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Romeo's Pizza 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 Romeo's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Romeo's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.