ROMEO-N-JULIETTE´S CAFFE
1544 CYPRESS DR, Jupiter FL 33469 · 5617683967
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.23
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ppm on cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm.
Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Clams and mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Cook placed tags back into container.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine and quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and meat loaf prepared on 4.24.26 not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line. Cook date marked.
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For clam and mussels. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw sausage over peas and fully cooked clams not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For clam and mussels. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked penne (81F - Cooling) at 4:09; cooling since 2:45 - 78F at 4:30 Observed in sealed ziplock bag at reach in cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator removed from bag and placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown rust like substance on interior of ice machine.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw veal over cream at flip top cooler on cook line, raw clams not in commercial packaging over bread at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 frozen at reach in freezer not date tracked. Per operator, lasagna is cooked, cooled, held in cooler and portioned the next day. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
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.
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed Clams and mussels mixed together same container at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator separated clams and mussels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled on chemical shelf. Advised operator to ensure all chemicals are labeled.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed clams and mussels at cook line with no tag present. Operator provided tags. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 95°F on cook line. Operator discarded.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.23
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 89°F. Operator replaced water at 140°F,
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.