RICOS PIZZERIA & SUBS
5131 N TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medical kit stored next to pasta in the back storage area. Operator removed the medical kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on single service items, with approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor below them in the back dry storage area. The back dry storage area is approximately 20ft from the food prep area and has no food product in it. Operator disposed of the single service items and cleaned and mopped the area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left reach in cooler: Meatballs (48F – Cold Holding); Chicken (47F – Cold Holding). Observed the food above the fill line. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed the items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the bar triple sink at 400ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the sink and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaged in food prep not wearing any hair restraints. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.