Grade ABottled BeveragesNo recent inspection

Romanticos

76-07 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 10, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 10, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Mar 17, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Dec 10, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (4 critical)
Jun 7, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Feb 6, 2023	Grade A	Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection	4 (1 critical)
Jan 12, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	11 (7 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

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