RICOS PIZZERIA AND PASTA HOUSE
5408 26 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chopped beef steak over cooked chicken. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
02C-01-5High Priority – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked pasta date marked 1/9/25. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-13-4High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked pasta date marked 1/9/25. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cook peppers (48F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been placed in the reach in cooler on 1/16/25. Educated Person in charge on Time/ temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cook peppers (48F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been placed in the reach in cooler on 1/16/25. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1Intermediate – Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it is degreeserand labor accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 1
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.