ROMEO'S PIZZA & PASTA
2346 GRIFFIN RD, Lakeland FL 33810 · 863.816.8100
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022004817 | Dec 15, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2016043188 | Sep 8, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Unit not dispensing any chemicals
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water 78F, operator removed tongs from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gaskets in units on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed around soda nozzles.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets in pizza station and flip top adjacent.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm), chlorine was primed to eliminate air from line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at doorway entryway.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade employee washed rinsed and sanitized blade.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment at service station and kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in pizza station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter an d at service station.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Ice chute in dining room
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cart in front of hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler, employee cleaned floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water 97F.
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.