Romano's Grill

Observed several food items in the reach in cooler to have to lids.

RCA: Told PIC that all items being stored in the reach in coolers need to have lids to prevent contamination. food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food. Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

Observed old food debris on the bottom of the reach in coolers.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed clean dishes to have a built-up/debris on the items as well as the racks they are being stored on.

RCA: Told pic that they need to find a better location to store clean dishes so that clean dishes can stay free of debris.

Observed containers of food (tomatoes, olives, and banana peppers) to be uncovered and subject to contamination in the front food service reach in cooler.

COS/CA: PIC covered food items. food should be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed containers of diced tomatoes, diced onion, diced green pepper, black olives, and banana peppers to be uncovered and subject to contamination in front food service reach-in refrigerator. Observed multiple containers of various sauces and marinades stored on rack without proper covers. COS/CA PIC covered food items. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), food should be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.