RICOS PIZZERIA AND PASTA HOUSE
5408 26 ST W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803279
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10823410
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building.
Inspection Date: 3/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763660
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763654
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chopped beef steak over cooked chicken. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed beef. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked pasta date marked 1/9/25. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it is degreeserand labor accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked pasta date marked 1/9/25. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cook peppers (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been placed in the reach in cooler on 1/16/25. Educated Person in charge on Time/ temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cook peppers (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been placed in the reach in cooler on 1/16/25. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Warning Priority: High Priority