RICO'S PIZZERIA
6547 Gateway Avenue
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled above the three compartment sink. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic potion cup with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 32-16-4:Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed access to the public restroom passes through dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage stored uncovered in the reach in freezer.
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked lasagna missing the date mark when removed from the freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).