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ROMANOS ON THE BEACH

4255 A1A S STE 7 · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428652
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8704762
DBPR license6502584

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on top of microwave in kitchen near reach in coolers Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on shelf above microwave where spices are stored. Person in charge started cleaning and removing rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed visible light and gaps around back door.

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall above and behind triple sink damage by water. Observed holes in wall near back door in the left side of walk-in coolers

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen concrete floor worn down and is no longer sealed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.