Inspection Report

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RICO'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE

5218 E SR 64 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3489621
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8847307
DBPR license5105430

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep table in main kitchen area fresh garlic in oil (70F – Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of building.

#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.