RICHIE'S PIZZA AND GRILL
625 N TAMIAMI TRAIL STE D · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with dough in the walk in cooler.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pizza sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a food preparation table blocking access to the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and behind the bar.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken and raw veal with no date marks in the reach in cooler.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water for the handwashing sink in the kitchen at 73F.
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups with no handles used as scoops for flour, basil, and oregano in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in freezer door handles soiled. Observed the walk in cooler door handle soiled with a build up of food debris.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead large roaches behind the bar. The operator discarded the roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed broken eggs shells underneath the pizza oven.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed boxes of uncooked pasta stored on the floor in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of the microwave has an accumulation food debris.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler door gasket soiled with a black slime-like substance.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in the walk in cooler with food to be served to customers. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:14 PM.
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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.