ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL

Used/wet wiping cloths found stored on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Chipped/broken floor tile found behind equipment at cook line. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Frozen fish found thawing in ROP packaging (walk-in refrigerator). [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. *Thaw frozen fish according to manufacturers guidelines. Remove from packaging while defrosting or date mark defrosting fish for use within 48hrs.

Opening larger than 1/4" found on wall in beverage/service station. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Personal items (cell phone/keys) found stored with plates. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.

1 live cockroach found in service station across from dishwasher. No evidence of contamination of food/food contact surfaces. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings. [COS] PIC removed cockroach and cleaned/sanitized affected area. Professional pest control scheduled for 7/8/2026. Large amount of drain flies found near soda nozzle at bar. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

Heavy condensation found in reach in refrigerators at bar. [CA] Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system.

Unshielded lighting found in liquor room. [CA] Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is unpackaged foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single use articles.

Knife observed in crevice between prep cooler and prep table. [CA] Store knives in an easily accessible and easily cleanable place to prevent cross contamination.

Floor and walls observed to be peeling at corners and some tiles observed to be cracked throughout facility. [CA] Repair cracks and ensure finishes are sealed to wall and floors.

Flies observed in server drinks area, bar area, and dishwashing area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

Left prep cooler at cookline meausred to have: -Ambient temperature of 43F -Orzo at 43F -Bolognese at 43F -White sauce at 44F -Spaghetti at 44F -Shredded cheese at 43F -Scallop at 42F -Orzo (reach in portion) 42F. Per operator line was restocked recently due to end of lunch period. [CA]Maintain PHFs at 41F and below for cold holding.

Some prep cooler and reach in cooler observed to have broken or missing thermometer. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each hot and cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods.

Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $2,513.75. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.