LA ROMANITA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
7755 W 4 AVE # 101 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33014
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-47-4High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 machine located at the bar station with quaternary 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in open lid reach in cooler across the cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with final rinse temperature of 84°F. Operator set up the 3 compartment sink with quaternary 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-43-4Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler with food stored, ice machine on the back area under shed no fully enclosed. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.