ROMEO'S PIZZA & PASTA
2346 GRIFFIN RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33810
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 6 moist rodent droppings on top of case of red sauce in food preparation area, 5 dry rodent droppings on floor behind canned goods near mixer, Approximately 6-8 moist droppings along wall under food preparation table near ice machine 5- dry rodent droppings under ice machine 4 fresh rodent droppings in bag containing oats, Approximately 12-15 moist rodent droppings in cabinet under soft drink station in server station. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of debris and slime substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-24-4Intermediate – Accumulation of debris on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Operator moved to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-03-4Intermediate – Ice chute on sdrink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
01B-16-4Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination Observed gnawing on bag containing oats along with 4-moist rodent droppings within. **Warning**
Basic 3
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed under cookline equipment. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in server station near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on top and under microwaves. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.