ROMA PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT OF KANNER HWY
6546 S KANNER HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-286-2121
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Vomit clean up procedure sent to operator.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018377 | Mar 6, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk in cooler- shredded cheese 48-50F- cold holding, slice sausage 48-50F- cold holding, ricotta 48-50F- cold holding, pizza sauce 48-50F- cold holding, cooked egg plant 48-50F- cold, holding, cannoli filling 48-50F- cold holding, ham 48-50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- shredded cheese 48-50F- cold holding, slice sausage 48-50F- cold holding, ricotta 48-50F- cold holding, pizza sauce 48-50F- cold holding, cooked egg plant 48-50F- cold, holding, cannoli filling 48-50F- cold holding, ham 48-50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee dried hands on hanging apron after washing. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to re wash hands and dry with paper towels. Operator moved aprons to soiled linens
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in restroom too low to dispense. Operator refilled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled
Objectionable odors in mop sink area, back hallway
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter spray bottle of window cleaner stored directly next to single service pepper packets, discussed with operator who removed bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, discussed with operator who removed drink.
Stored food not covered. In dry storage area of kitchen bucket of sugar not covered, discussed with operator who put lid on bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At pizza station and pasta station squeeze bottles of cooking oils not labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, housemade marinara (48F -Cooling), at the current rate, product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator stated item was covered and held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, housemade marinara (48F -Cooling), at the current rate, product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator stated item was covered and held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, box of chicken stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw calamari and raw chicken over cooked sausage at tall white reach in freezer. All products opened from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with sugar at sugar bin in dry storage.
Stored food not covered. Meat sauce, cooked eggplant not covered at reach in freezer, flour bin and bag of flour at dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at salad-sandwich cooler. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Walk in cooler: Observed Linen napkins lining and in direct contact with cut mushrooms, bread rolls in direct contact with paper bags. Advised operator to remove linen napkins and paper bags for food storage and use food safe bags or food safe deli paper.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (113F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler in back kitchen by range oven. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
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. Observed Garlic butter no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (113F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In mop closet by back door.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm.
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. Vomit clean up procedure sent to operator.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Lasagna made in house, frozen not date tracked. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cut ready to eat cooked sandwiches with bare hands. Inspector did not observe hand washing prior to bare hand contact. Advised operator to use gloves when handling ready to eat products.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over French fries opened from commercial packaging reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
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. Observed No time stamp for garlic butter. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to place time stamp.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (112F - Hot Holding); meatballs (128F - Hot Holding) Observed at Steam table in back kitchen. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked eggplant (46F - Cooling) at 2:05 since 1:45 - 46F 2:20 Observed at reach in cooler in back kitchen. Per operator, left out on counter for approximately 15 minutes while making sandwiches. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels hand wash sink by front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, chlorine sanitizer 10ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
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