ROMANO'S
4255 A1A S STE 7, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904 392-1438
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in kitchen area on and under refrigeration and dishwasher area. Operator killed 4 on site.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025052961 | May 10, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chemicals.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all coolers.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women restroom door not self closing.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen exposed concrete.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women restroom door not self closing.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 17 dead roaches 4 front counter area 13 in kitchen area. Operator started sweeping up dead roaches.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen exposed concrete.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor. Operator removed to properly dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table. Operator put in sanitizer bucket.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on side of back door. Exterior back door not self closing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors throughout kitchen exposed concrete.
May 12, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer not at minimum strength 0ppm
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on side of back door. Exterior back door not self closing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors throughout kitchen exposed concrete.
May 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed on 5/9/25 while headed home operator had closure sign covered with personal sign that says closed for cleaning and renovations.
May 10, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer not at minimum strength 0ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in kitchen area on and under refrigeration and dishwasher area. Operator killed 4 on site.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed over 50 dead roaches throughout kitchen area behind and underneath equipment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on side of back door. Exterior back door not self closing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors throughout kitchen exposed concrete.
May 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer not at minimum strength 0ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in kitchen area on and under refrigeration and dishwasher area. Operator killed 4 on site.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed over 50 dead roaches throughout kitchen area behind and underneath equipment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on side of back door. Exterior back door not self closing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cookline.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors throughout kitchen exposed concrete.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line touch his clothing and then touch a sub sandwich.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for food held on time.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on top of reach in freezer by back door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door to kitchen has visible light and gaps around door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls behind 3 compartment sink with holes and in disrepair in dish room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door with mold like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink by sink by pizza station with plumbing in disrepair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floors in kitchen worn down and no longer sealed.
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on top of microwave in kitchen near reach in coolers Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on shelf above microwave where spices are stored. Person in charge started cleaning and removing rodent droppings.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed visible light and gaps around back door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall above and behind triple sink damage by water. Observed holes in wall near back door in the left side of walk-in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen concrete floor worn down and is no longer sealed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.