Romano Pizza & Grill

Observed multiple TCS food items, prepped and stored in cold holding units, not date marked with the preparation date on them:

1. Vegetables, sauces, proteins, etc. in the Roll Top Prep Cooler.

Observed sliced ham in a cooler, dated as the wrong item (onions).

Observed meat sauce in the Reach In Cooler dated 1/15/26.

CA: Item was discarded by PIC.

Observed trashcans stored on the prep counter net to the microwave.

Observed heavy food debris on the outside of spice containers and bins throughout the kitchen area. Observed heavy food debris on the outside of dough maker.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout the facility:

1. Chocolate cake in the Front Reach In Cooler.
2. Stuffed shells and egg rolls in Reach In Freezer.

Observed multiple TCS food items, prepped and stored in cold holding units, not date marked with the preparation date on them:

1. Grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, meatballs, olives, provolone cheese, artichokes, etc. in the Roll Top prep Cooler.

Observed multiple TCS food items, prepped and stored in cold holding units throughout the facility, with expired dates on the date mark labels:

1. Provolone cheese (dated 4/13/25) and artichokes (dated 4/13/25) in the Roll Top Prep Cooler.
2. Cooked chicken (dated 6/6/25) in the Reach In Cooler.
3. Cooked chicken (dated 4/9/25) in the Walk In Cooler.

CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

Observed food debris on the outside of the microwave.

Observed heavy food splatter on walls and floors (under equipment, especially under the fryers) throughout the facility.

Observed multiple TCS food items stored (and in rotation) in coolers throughout the facility:

1. Liquid eggs in the Walk In Cooler dated 11/23/24.
2. Mozzarella cheese in the Walk In Cooler dated 12/15/24.
3. Ricotta cheese in the Walk In Cooler dated 10/28/24.

CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

Observed the bottom of pans stored atop Feta cheese in the Prep Top Cooler.

CA: Items were removed.

Observed aluminum being used as shelf liner throughout the kitchen.

Observed missing and heavily soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.

Observed a missing vent at the hood in the kitchen area.

Observed an employee actively prepping food with a watch and a bracelet on their wrist.

Observed aluminum being used as shelf liner throughout the kitchen.

Observed old food debris build up on the outside of bins/containers (sugar) in the facility.

Observed a missing vent at the hood. Observed missing and heavily soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.

Observed an employee drink with a lid and a straw, stored on a shelf next to/above facility food items.

Observed a bottle stored inside of the hand sink in the rear kitchen area.

Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the rear kitchen area.

Observed old food debris on the magnetic knife strip in the kitchen area.

Observed the outside of containers (cottage cheese) stored atop and next to shredded cheese in a pan in the Roll Top Prep Cooler.

Observed no chlorine test strips for the sanitizer buckets in the facility.

Observed old food debris build up inside of the microwave, on the outside of bins/containers, and on the outside of equipment in the facility.

Observed heavy food and dirt debris build up on floors behind equipment and on walls behind/around equipment.