RICO'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE
5218 E SR 64
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).