RICO RICO RESTAURANT-CAFETERIA Inspection – July 21, 2025

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over peeled potatoes at walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs and wash the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen.

#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at kitchen lack of hat water. Cook was able to open up the faucet but the plumbing is broken. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. For hand sink located at kitchen by prep table.

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walk in cooler wall need some paint or some kind repair.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook placed bucket on stoved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed the towel.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front unit located at counter.

Florida Food Watch