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ROMA ITALIAN RESTURANT

2775 NW 49 AVE STE 201-202 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3705899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744382
DBPR license5202752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Five packages of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: butter blend (55F – Cold Holding). The employee at the cookline stated the butter blend has been held at room temperature for approximately 40 minutes and moved it back into the cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection at spigot on wall at cookline.

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate on interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by trash can and large pot. Manager unblocked the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee filled a pan with water at handwash sink near warewash area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two photographs of handwritten food handler certificates in binder.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Section of wall missing near bottom of handwash sink in bar area.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cutting board in pizza station lined with cardboard. An employee discarded the cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Five packages of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed the tongs from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at pizza station at 100F. The manager had an employee begin reheating the water to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour missing label at pizza station. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.