ROMEO'S PIZZA
4913 SOUTHERN BLVD UNIT A, West Palm Beach, FL, 33415
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (9)
- 12A-07-5CriticalCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, donned gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, donned gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
Non-food grade "thank you" bags and black garbage bags used in direct contact with bread. Advised Operator to remove from bags and use food-grade bags/containers only for food storage.
High Priority - Non-food grade "thank you" bags and black garbage bags used in direct contact with bread. Advised Operator to remove from bags and use food-grade bags/containers only for food storage. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut mushrooms. Advised Operator to move raw shell eggs below ready to eat items.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut mushrooms. Advised Operator to move raw shell eggs below ready to eat items. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03F-02-5CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Pizza by the slice on display at front counter identified in written procedures as being held using TPHC has no time marking. Operator stated time began when removed from oven less than 1 hour prior, applied appropriate time marking.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Pizza by the slice on display at front counter identified in written procedures as being held using TPHC has no time marking. Operator stated time began when removed from oven less than 1 hour prior, applied appropriate time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Front hand washing sink used to store/hang chemical spray bottles. Operator removed from sink.
Intermediate - Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Front hand washing sink used to store/hang chemical spray bottles. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hassan Mekawey- person in charge, no proof of food manager certification. Advised Operator to provide required food service manager certification.
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hassan Mekawey- person in charge, no proof of food manager certification. Advised Operator to provide required food service manager certification. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at either bathroom hand wash sinks or either hand washing sinks in kitchen. Advised Operator to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks, provided for 1 hand washing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at either bathroom hand wash sinks or either hand washing sinks in kitchen. Advised Operator to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks, provided for 1 hand washing sink in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-02-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working 90+ days, no proof of required state approved training. Advised Operator to provide training to all required employees.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working 90+ days, no proof of required state approved training. Advised Operator to provide training to all required employees. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (oven/grill cleaning chemical) not labeled. Advised Operator to label.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (oven/grill cleaning chemical) not labeled. Advised Operator to label. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.