ROMANO'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT
4010 US 1 SOUTH STE 113-115, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 9045408232
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 17 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches on main cookline behind equipment and underneath grill station. Operator was able to kill 6 on-site.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026011579 | Dec 15, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2026■ 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. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14 live roaches in between display table/wine rack and wall located in lobby currently closed during lunch hours. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on hand washing station in closed lobby wait station. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on floor under same hand washing station.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in rocks under wine display table in lobby.
Aug 20, 2026■ 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. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14 live roaches in between display table/wine rack and wall located in lobby currently closed during lunch hours. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on hand washing station in closed lobby wait station. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on floor under same hand washing station.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in rocks under wine display table in lobby.
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2026Administrative 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/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed closure sign placed on sit down dinner side entrance removed. Observed closure sign placed on lunch side entrance defaced and reapplied with clear tape.
Aug 19, 2026■ 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. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14 live roaches in between display table/wine rack and wall located in lobby currently closed during lunch hours. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on hand washing station in closed lobby wait station. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on floor under same hand washing station.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in rocks under wine display table in lobby.
Aug 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14 live roaches in between display table/wine rack and wall located in lobby currently closed during lunch hours. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on hand washing station in closed lobby wait station. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on floor under same hand washing station.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in rocks under wine display table in lobby.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee canned drink above pizza make line. Person in charge moved drink away from food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on dessert cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed both edgier back doors with visible light coming from,p bottom of fulled closed door. Person in charge stated they are waiting on landownership to replace doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed sides of floor mixer soiled with food debris.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place gloves on without washing his hands first. Addressed and he washed his hands then put gloves on.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper thawed in bag. Bag clearly states it should remain frozen until it's removed from bag and then thaw.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizzas. Missing on garlic in oil Person in charge time stamped pizzas and oil.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Veal thawing in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed veal.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup, broccolini, butter not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square container used as a scoop. Cup in pasta Person in charge removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawed in bag.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer chicken on floor. Person in charge moved chicken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven. Addressed and person in charge removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Establishment is missing several hand washing signs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Serveral wet mops on floor.person in charge hung all up to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs not labeled.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 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 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm.
Dec 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 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 priority3 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches on main cookline behind equipment and underneath grill station. Operator was able to kill 6 on-site.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Brian expired food manager certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen has build up on blade. Operator took to dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near pizza station has ice dump inside.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with build up. Operator cleaned before end of inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop food items on cookline. Operator discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in kitchen behind and underneath equipment on cookline.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door near kitchen cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle on cookline. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad bar wait station cooler.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not followed.
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. No proof of training for employees.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not followed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door in kitchen area and also door in front of walk in not self closing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no time paperwork at establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine on white plate has mold like substance.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler by three compartment sink in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on shelf with clean dishes with cut marks and staining and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers stacked when wet on shelves with clean dishes in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen by walk in cooler not self-closing.
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in bowl stored on top of cooked eggplant in back kitchen reach in cooler. Employee moved chicken to proper storage. Raw chicken stored over beef in cooler drawer next to fryer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at back prep area has black mold-like substance. Green cutting board on pizza make side with black mold-like substance.
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. No proof of food handler training for Mario or Laurie.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets next to ice machine are not inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in both women's restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2022.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on three cooks in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at back kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting above pizza make line is unshielded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at bar and by floor mixer hand wash sinks.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In back kitchen, employee beverage stored in top of flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on hand wash sink at back kitchen does not work.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from dishmachine.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers; Raw chicken over raw burgers and veal. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 58F. Butter placed on time control.
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. 1 employee in kitchen does not have training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup not dated. Person in charge dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop French fries. Person in charge removed bowl.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawing in bag. Person in charge cut bag open.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is grooved and dark. (Where lasagna is stored).
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on salad cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between fryers. Person in charge removed spatula.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights along cook line not shielded.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pots and pans on clean dish rack not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler has water in it. Person in charge wiped clean.
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