RICOS PIZZERIA & SUBS
North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead insect on premises. Observed 1 dead palmetto bug on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator disposed of it and bleached the area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had him put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in their walk in cooler. Operator states he's has an order in place for them. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their front hand sink used for utensils and their back hand sink used to wash cooked pasta. Operator informed the employees on proper usage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee keys and wallet stored over the back prep table. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers stored incorrectly in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the back left walk in cooler shelves.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of cleaner stored next to bottles of alcohol at the bar. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaged in food prep not wearing any hair restraints. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medical kit stored next to pasta in the back storage area. Operator removed the medical kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on single service items, with approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor below them in the back dry storage area. The back dry storage area is approximately 20ft from the food prep area and has no food product in it. Operator disposed of the single service items and cleaned and mopped the area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left reach in cooler: Meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Observed the food above the fill line. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed the items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the bar triple sink at 400ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the sink and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).