RICOS PIZZERIA & SUBS
5131 N TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High 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-04-4High 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**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – 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-38-4Basic – 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**
10-20-4Basic – 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**
14-17-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:55 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.