Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RICOS PIZZERIA & SUBS

5131 N TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3481311
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8817450
DBPR license6804284

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of cleaner stored next to bottles of alcohol at the bar. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee keys and wallet stored over the back prep table. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.

#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers stored incorrectly in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the back left walk in cooler shelves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.