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RICO'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE

Based on 6 health inspections, RICO'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE in BRADENTON has earned a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

5218 E SR 64

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13605252

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

8/22/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10870167

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8847307

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of building.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep table in main kitchen area fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

8/1/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8789737

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge . All employees read and signed that we're working.

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8454234

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs of cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed hand out to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked lasagna and Sausage not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 11/24/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

7/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8348054

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on south end of building.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 7/21/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation