ROMEUS CUBAN REST & CAFETERIA

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door: -bottom left side broken rubber protection. - Middle of two doors does not close properly. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed partially repaired Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door and curtains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed partially build up because damage door Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two units- Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside walk in freezer- food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- observed container of marinara 47 degrees F. Operator stated marinara was cooked and put inside walk in cooler last night. See Stop Sale.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Pantry room- observed spray bottle of insect killer on bottom shelf. Operator discarded spray bottle of insect killer.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Main kitchen prep table at meat press- observed employee seasoning raw tilapia, wash and dried hands with same gloves. Operator explained to employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves before beginning to prep. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with employee health form. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line- observed plates being stored not inverted on expo line. Operator stored plates inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line- observed employee personal beverage on clean service plate at expo line. Employee removed personal beverage and place plate at dish machine area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Main kitchen- observed gap at bottom of exit door at stove.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line- observed wiping cloths on prep tables throughout entire kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom- observed 6x6 inch hole in countertop tile at sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Main kitchen at stove- observed floor tile missing - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dining area beverage dispenser at ice machine- observed 4x3 inch hole in wall. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Main kitchen dish machine- observed high temperature dish machine is not reaching temperature. Dishwasher is not releasing chlorine. Operator contacted technician and will use 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen at dish machine- observed soiled cardboard on floor. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen expo line- observed employee thermo beverage bottle next to container of mojo sauce. Operator removed employee beverage container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen expo line- observed wiping cloth underneath container of mojo. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen cook line dry storage shelf- observed frozen bags of purée corn mix thawing at room temperature.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen dry storage room- observed containers of rice with no labeling.

High Priority - 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 dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm- corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of cut limes stored in ice bin.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, license expired on 12/01/21. Operator paid renewal fee during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of cut limes stored in ice bin.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 72F on front counter in the cafeteria. Operator said milk was placed there at 11:00 am. Temperature was taken first taken at 12:45. Operator placed milk in ice bath. Second temperature after milk placed on ice bath 43. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed food plates that were chipped and cracked around the edges. Operator tossed plates in the trash. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No handwash sink at ware washing area. Observed in ware washing area, two dish machines and a three compartment sink but did not observe a hand washing sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the cafeteria and sandwich station. Employee provided paper towels.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the cafeteria. Employees provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used to spread butter on bread.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed missing ceiling tiles also in the same area at sandwich station.

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage cup at the wait station. Operator discontinued drinking beverage at wait station. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bags stored on food storage shelves.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint while prepping food at cook line. Operator put hat on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door near ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon in sugar and flour container with handle in touch with food. Operator removed the spoon from the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers without a label. Operator placed label on containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach on prep table next to sweet plantains in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on top of sandwich cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf next to clean dishes on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water. Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in front of prep sink in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site