Romano's Macaroni Grill, 1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Romano's Macaroni Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3915774
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Boards on cook line.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Front line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. Front line reach in coolers
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. One can came in yesterday will be sent back. **Corrected On-Site**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean lids
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Front line under counter
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers. On line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and dishroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards for flat breads.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. cook line/dish room
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Some signs have faded and can not be read.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser not working properly back sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan container.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1can thrown away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back prep area
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler cook line.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean lids
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, pits/crevices. handle of spatula.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers on cook line
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/24/12.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. drink bottles stored in basin at bar sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. opened box of salt and cake mix in storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. dipper well not working properly.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces/dreasings/oils/water.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.saucesin cooks line reach-in Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lids
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. coolers on line
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in canopener holder.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. breading bulk container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. one next to dishroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic bottles on cook line and in coolers.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. empty bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles missing on cook line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2 back hand sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lids
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on counter front of prep line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cheese grater in basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at ice bin near dish room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk sugar in storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walk in
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips. lexan lids and containers
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under cook line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on line.
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back 3 sinks Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lids.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. knife holder.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers on line.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk food container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream uncoverd. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers on line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach in coolers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar, empty. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle of oil in spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth. lezan lid that has melted from heat.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on cook line.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. pizza cutter handle cracked. piece broken off.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. right end of line.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks holding cutting boards.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at soup cookers that is inches off the floor.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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