Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

RICKS CAFE

5002 MISSION SQUARE LN · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2889737
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6949033
DBPR license6102713

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 15, 2019 10:16 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 15, 2019 1:53 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: **3live roaches behind Whirlpool refrigerator in kitchen, **2 live roaches on wall back splash over sink near toaster, **3 live roaches behind Frigidaire refrigerator in kitchen **2 live roaches in plastic wrap next to slicer, Operator eradicated all live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **ice chute soiled at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed on diced ham in 3-door reach in cooler. Employee date marked ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed food debris under microwave, slicer, and toaster. **gaskets soiled in flip top unit. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer. Observed near toaster area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed following: **Approximately 25-30 dead roaches behind 3 door reach in cooler and whirlpool refrigerator in kitchen, **approximately 20-25 dead roaches behind Frigidaire refrigerator in kitchen Operator swept up dead roaches behind equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.