St. Augustine Shores, St. Johns County

ROMANO'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT

4010 US 1 SOUTH STE 113-115, St. Augustine Shores, FL 32086

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
4 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
St. Augustine Shores
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 24379149

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place gloves on without washing his hands first. Addressed and he washed his hands then put gloves on. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24379142

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper thawed in bag. Bag clearly states it should remain frozen until it's removed from bag and then thaw.

03F-02-5

Detail 24379141

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizzas. Missing on garlic in oil Person in charge time stamped pizzas and oil. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24379148

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 24379147

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Veal thawing in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed veal. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24379145

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup, broccolini, butter not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24379139

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square container used as a scoop. Cup in pasta Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24379138

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawed in bag.

08B-38-4

Detail 24379144

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer chicken on floor. Person in charge moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24379146

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven. Addressed and person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24379140

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Establishment is missing several hand washing signs.

42-01-4

Detail 24379150

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Serveral wet mops on floor.person in charge hung all up to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24379143

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs not labeled.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24253469

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time extended. Time Extended

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 24252201

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. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24252211

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches on main cookline behind equipment and underneath grill station. Operator was able to kill 6 on-site. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24252205

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Brian expired food manager certification.

22-02-4

Detail 24252207

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen has build up on blade. Operator took to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24252210

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near pizza station has ice dump inside.

22-20-5

Detail 24252204

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with build up. Operator cleaned before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24252208

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24252209

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop food items on cookline. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24252203

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in kitchen behind and underneath equipment on cookline. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24252202

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door near kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24252200

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24252206

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad bar wait station cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 23831042

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not followed.

53B-01-5

Detail 23831037

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23831043

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.

06-09-1

Detail 23831040

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not followed.

14-09-4

Detail 23831044

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23831039

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door in kitchen area and also door in front of walk in not self closing. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23831038

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23831041

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03F-10-5

Detail 23408820

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no time paperwork at establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 23408817

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine on white plate has mold like substance.

36-51-4

Detail 23408818

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler by three compartment sink in disrepair.

14-09-4

Detail 23408819

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on shelf with clean dishes with cut marks and staining and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 23408821

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers stacked when wet on shelves with clean dishes in kitchen.

35B-03-4

Detail 23408822

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen by walk in cooler not self-closing.

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 22925533

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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22925535

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in bowl stored on top of cooked eggplant in back kitchen reach in cooler. Employee moved chicken to proper storage. Raw chicken stored over beef in cooler drawer next to fryer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22925543

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at back prep area has black mold-like substance. Green cutting board on pizza make side with black mold-like substance.

53B-13-5

Detail 22925544

Intermediate - 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. No proof of food handler training for Mario or Laurie. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 22925531

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets next to ice machine are not inverted.

32-12-5

Detail 22925534

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in both women's restrooms.

50-09-4

Detail 22925537

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2022.

13-03-4

Detail 22925541

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on three cooks in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22925545

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor in walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22925532

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at back kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22925538

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting above pizza make line is unshielded. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22925540

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at bar and by floor mixer hand wash sinks.

12B-13-4

Detail 22925536

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In back kitchen, employee beverage stored in top of flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22925539

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on hand wash sink at back kitchen does not work.

29-49-6

Detail 22925542

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 22702364

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers; Raw chicken over raw burgers and veal. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22702375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 58F. Butter placed on time control. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22702367

Intermediate - 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. 1 employee in kitchen does not have training.

02C-02-5

Detail 22702371

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22702373

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop French fries. Person in charge removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22702368

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawing in bag. Person in charge cut bag open. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 22702370

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is grooved and dark. (Where lasagna is stored).

14-11-5

Detail 22702365

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on salad cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22702366

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between fryers. Person in charge removed spatula. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22702374

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights along cook line not shielded.

25-06-4

Detail 22702372

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pots and pans on clean dish rack not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22702369

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler has water in it. Person in charge wiped clean. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

41-05-4

Detail 21878372

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to cooking pans. Operator discarded can during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21878373

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored next to cutting board on prep table. Operator moved bottle during inspection. Observed can of raid stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to cooking pans. Operator discarded can during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21878365

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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21878370

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on can opener blade. Observed mold-like substance buildup along bottom edge of ice machine drop plate.

31A-11-4

Detail 21878374

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink near ice machine with pot stored in it. Employee removed pot during inspection. Observed utensils stored in handwash sink in dish area. Operator removed utensils during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21878367

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21878371

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind front counter observed bottle of bleach without label. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21878366

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on breading station prep table on cook line. Employee discarded drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21878375

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Behind bar observed employee food, short and purse stored next/on top of togo cups and napkins for customers. Employee moved items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 21878368

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach-in cooler in dining area observed multiple packaged on site items missing date packaged and address of establishment.

31B-04-4

Detail 21878369

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwash sinks behind bar and in dish area. Repeat Violation

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21577185

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. Dishmachine at 10ppm at dish level, 50ppm in the well. Retested at 50ppm at dish.even after priming. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21577189

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw beef stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge rearranged. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 21577196

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose below flood plain of triple sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 21577195

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in butter on counter at 64F person in charge will hold on time for remaining time. Also egg wash on counter at 68F recommend holding on time. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21577192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza slices indicated on time paperwork to be held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21577187

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in bar area unmarked, stated opened Saturday.

31A-11-4

Detail 21577194

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink at dishmachine. Items were removed. Also, trash can blocking hand wash sink, can removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21577193

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide chlorine test strips during inspection. Also, lime buildup observed in dishmachine.

53A-05-6

Detail 21577188

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ employees present with no CFM present.

27-16-4

Detail 21577184

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not working at hand wash sink by back door by cookline.

14-11-5

Detail 21577190

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatula handle at cookline in water with melted handle, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

10-17-4

Detail 21577186

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and knife strip. Also tongs hanging from oven handles. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21577191

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand wash sink at bar, at hand wash sink by dishmachine.

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21143253

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One size 10 can of tomatoes on can rack dented.

03A-02-5

Detail 21143252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza make station, sausage 60F Cold Holding, house made sauce 47F Cold Holding, sliced tomatoes 47F. Owner added items to Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure, and has times recorded on pans and board. Flip top make station located on cook line by convection oven, prepped lasagna 63F Cold Holding, meatballs 53F Cold Holding. Owner states cooler had frozen up overnight, and was emptied with contents moved to colder unit. Cooks had thermostat to low, and temperature was adjusted. All Temperature Controlled for Public Safety Food will be held in cold units until temperature becomes stable. Flip top make station located located by dishwashing area, lettuce 63F-57F. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21143250

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broth on cookline 110F, and was educated by owner on proper holding temperatures. Cook placed pan on stove to keep hot. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21143254

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser unit on pizza make station has has accumulation of debris or slime on deflection insert. Employee cleaned the nozzle. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21143251

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several towels in the kitchen area.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-14-4

Detail 20993591

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked egg in container with intact eggs stored in walk in cooler at back door of establishment. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20993593

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, 49F; pasta 46F; prepared fish 44F; lettuce 52F. All items in walk in cooler by back door. Unit has been open and closed for two hours during dinner preparation. Warning

05-05-4

Detail 20993590

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer at walk in cooler located by back door is broken. Inspector thermometer read 37F ambient temperature.

31A-11-4

Detail 20993586

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan observed in hand washing sink near ice machine.

27-16-4

Detail 20993587

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. There is no hot water at hand washing sink next to ice machine in kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 20993589

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in breading container on back wall of kitchen stored in food. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20993592

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several in use plastic lids are cracked and / or melted covering containers in walk in cooler at back door. Several containers in clean dish area are cracked/melted. Ice bucket has holes worn through the bottom.

08B-38-4

Detail 20993588

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation