RICKS CAFE
5002 MISSION SQUARE LANE · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in white reach in cooler by can goods employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line Cold holding: cheese 44 f cut ham 44 f cut sausage 44 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temps all to 43 f Cook sausage 53 f thawing on counter employee moved to refrigerator 2nd temp Butter package 56 f in container sitting on ice . Manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Raw shelled eggs shows on white board at 6:00 am chef stated they never changed the time and eggs were placed on counter 1 hour pior
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Basic 2
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen food sitting on the counter in prep area by office.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.