RICOS PIZZERIA & SUBS
North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 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).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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 on the ice bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of spices in the pizza prep area. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil on the floor of the back prep area. Operator placed cases on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven handle in the kitchen. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build upon the back left shelves of the walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat cut tomatoes and lettuce in the reach in cooler in the back prep area. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage area. No food present in this area. Operators cleaned and mopped the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen. 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 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer and dishwashing area. Operator placed the food on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walls and shelves of the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above the pizza make area without a shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired food service employee certificate expired: D Gilley expired: 05/20/23, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service bowls used as scoops for flour in the back storage area. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food prep. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food prep on the cook line without hair restraints. Employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer and dishwashing area. Operator placed the food on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walls and shelves of the walk in freezer. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above the pizza make area without a shield. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed white residue build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler. Observed walk in cooler covers with black residue build up. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the shelves of the walk in cooler with a build up of dust and black residue. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of pizza sauce and 2 dented cans of mushrooms. Operator set cans aside for credit. Warning
- 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 employee coming in from the outside and put on gloves to begin working with food without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the make table/reach in cooler on the left of the pizza make area: Sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been stored their for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed plan to operator to print. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the the hand wash sink in the pizza make area to fill a bag of muscles. Operator instructed the Employe on the proper use of the hand wash sink. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired food service employee certificate expired: D Gilley expired: 05/20/23, Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).