Romeo's Pizza & Pasta
2346 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307149
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 3 follow-up), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed standing water at 85°F. Employee removed utensils from standing water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed on top area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed in stove top oven.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.