Roma's Restaurant

March 10, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PLASTIC BAGS STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT BAR HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH (TCS)READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (PANCAKES AND BACON)OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PICK UP BACON FROM NAPKIN AND PLACED HANDS ON TOP OF PANCAKES THAT WERE BEING REMOVED FROM GRIDDLE AND PLACED IN STYROFOAM CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES,DELI PAPER OR TONGS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED WITH AND NEAR FOODS SUCH AS A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WATER AND BLEACH INSIDE A PAN NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT,A CAN OF ROACH SPRAY AND WD- 40 ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT AND IN BETWEEN SEASONINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING STORAGE.MUST KEEP SEPERATED FROM FOOD AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP AND IN CREVICES OF DISH MACHINE,ON WHEEL BASES OF 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR AREA AS WELL AS SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO,AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA,UNDER ICE MACHINE AT SERVICE STATION AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR SIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RESTAURANT FRONT DOOR AND BAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT WAIT STATION AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVENS AND STOVE,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DELIME.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BAR AREA TOILET ROOM .
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BAR AREA. • OBSERVED A STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON BAR SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BOX BEING USED FOR GARBAGE IN MAIN PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE BOX AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,GAP ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DOOR FRAMES AND TRIM LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA(SEATING ,HALL WAY, POOL TABLE),KITCHEN,VESTIBULE LOOSE WALL BASES,SERVICE COUNTER GAPS IN WOOD FLOOR. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREAS,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FROM FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
code 56

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