ROMI'S TACOS

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: No septic system approval for seating change Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing containers in 1 compartment at three compartment sink and did not sanitize Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink not set up properly. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wait station with hand sink,and restroom. Extended bar added drink station with ice well, and ice machine. Increased seating with no seating change evaluation form from proviso 1 in approved plans from 2018. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: No plans submitted as of 09/16/24 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: No training certificates available Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 29 seats to 66 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Seating change evaluation form not submitted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out in dry storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in cooler in dining area with sauces and produce Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies in sink cook line

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperatures

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind white freezer

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stored in front of hand sink on cookline

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with purple sanitizer at registers

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 red CO2 tanks not secured in dry storage room

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handles stored in ice at soda machine

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in dining room

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.Observed stored in hallway to restrooms

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored at mop sink

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee add taco toppings to 6 tacos with bare hand

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee add taco toppings to 6 tacos with bare hand

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags in reachin cooler on cookline

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 5 CO2 tanks not secured in dry storage area Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags or chilis stored on floor in dry storage room

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at soda bib station in kitchen

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food build up throughout kitchen

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops not inverted at mop sink

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed red CO2 tank not secured to soda bib station in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Observed red CO2 tank not secured to soda bib station in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Observed red CO2 tank not secured to soda bib station in kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reachin freezer on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Observed gasket torn on reachin freezer on cookline Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Observed gasket torn on reachin freezer on cookline Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags used to store corn in reach in freezer

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice Corrected- observed employee place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at (56°F - Cold Holding) Corrective action- observed employee place in reach in freezer to cool Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at soda bib station Observed 6 CO2 tanks stored in dry storage Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler stored in hallway to restrooms Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler next to soda bib station

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (71°F - Cold Holding) Corrected - observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by cart and garbage can Observed spoon and green bucket in hand sink in bar area Corrected-observed employee move cart and garbage can Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink located on cookline Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 6 CO2 tanks not secured in dry storage room near door way

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil, tomatoe sauce , and beans stored on floor in dry storage

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored in the oven handles

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in freezer near mop sink

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in bar area

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on floor in dry storage room

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed refrigerator stored in hallway to restrooms

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored next to mop sink not inverted or hanging