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RICCARDO'S

11783 SE US HWY 441 · BELLEVIEW · Marion County · FL 34420

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501103
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8885754
DBPR license5201793

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies in kitchen.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in salad reach-in cooler behind front counter: feta cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated feta cheese was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheese to walk-in freezer to reduce the temperature to 41F. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from dish across: steak (51F – Cold Holding). Manager stated feta cheese was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheese to walk-in freezer to reduce the temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Anchovies stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Employee stated anchovies opened on 5/5.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of deflector plate inside of bar area ice machine.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves across from walk-in cooler.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cook line reach-line cooler.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside beer cooler in bar area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.