RICOS PIZZERIA & DELI
1902 BAY RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at pizza station Sausage 65F, Meatballs 65F . Left on counter for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ice machine ice guard. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed sauces on floor on cook line and Marinara on floor in walkin cooler. Operator removed sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cook line.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed ground meat on counter defrosting in standing water. Operator corrected by placing under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.