DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RICO'S PIZZERIA

6547 Gateway Avenue
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8878531

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745397

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653348

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a to go ramekin in the chocolate chips. This is a repeat violation.
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans next to the hand wash sink.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed a dented can of the tomato's rim.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed pealing paint on the mixer head in the back of the kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on a cart.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable order coming by the bathroom.
  • 32-16-4:Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed the only bathroom in the back dry storage area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes in the employee rest room.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of tomato's on the rim.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by carts.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451584

  • 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 granulated garlic and pepper near the microwave. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for parmesan in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator discarded the portion cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the pizza prep station.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on the floor near the cooler in the dining area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine spray sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator refilled the spray sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
  • 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 for the three compartment sink expired 5/2018. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked chicken prepared on site not marked with the date removed from the freezer. The operator properly date marked the chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Briarlyn Rose James certified through Food Service Prep.

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363377

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop in parmesan cheese in the salad reach in cooler. The operator removed the plastic ramekin. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups by the soda machine stacked without properly air drying.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic 2 liter soda bottles stored on the floor near the dessert cooler and the hallway.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee return to the kitchen from the dining room and handle clean equipment without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expire quaternary test kits in the dish area.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. The operator properly labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site