Rome's Flavours
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Rome's Flavours, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “faucet/handle disrepair at plumbing fixture” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Winter Park average 83, so Rome's Flavours is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Faucet/handle disrepair at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink next to dish area
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and breadcrumbs on top of reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket inside handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with alcohol sanitizer not labeled next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of Ice machine with mold-like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cook line reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Cook line reach in cooler soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ground beef at room temperature. Advised operation to thaw under running water or cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
67
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Establishment packing ricotta cheese in ROP bags and keeping them for over 48 hrs . Per operator they will no longer use ROP bags to store food **Corrected On-Site**
03G-31-5
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. Opened butter and whipped cream opened on Sunday with no date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sous chef lacking manager certification
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Facility placing ricotta and hard cheeses in ROP bags for over two days.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Home made meat balls made on Sunday with no date marked. Cooked asparagus made on Sunday with no date marked. Per chef they are closed on Monday and Tuesday.Inspector advised chef to date on Sunday nights.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cleaned spoons and forks kept facing up.
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage and shrimp been thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards located in cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
37
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. per operator salmon was delivered and put in container 3 hours ago;operator placed salmon on flat pans and put back in reach in fridge to recover temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Operator had food employee reporting agreement but no one had signed off. Operator and employees signed document **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at wait staff area has black substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At warewash area
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in reach in glass fridge has dust build up. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
64
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored with unwashed carrot **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located by ware wash area blocked with top part of mop bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Chest of freezer at wait staff area
22-31-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberry and blueberry stored over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in white reach in freezer located by cooks line
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rome's Flavours last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rome's Flavours on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rome's Flavours?
Across the inspection record, “faucet/handle disrepair at plumbing fixture” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rome's Flavours.
How does Rome's Flavours compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Rome's Flavours most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Rome's Flavours' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rome's Flavours have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rome's Flavours means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rome's Flavours inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rome's Flavours is inspected around two times per year on average.
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