Rico's Pizzeria, 6547 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RICO'S PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6547 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6804061
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 3/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Last reviewed 01-15-13. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and dining room.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation of kitchen not covered.
  • Basic - Residue buildup on stove top.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained, area around dumpster in back alley has standing water.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of debris on can rack in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Standing water outside back door across from Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on can rack.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, crash cart near stove and hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and dining room, remodel in progress. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and around Dishmachine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Standing water in depression at bottom of stairs across from outside walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Last review 11/16/11. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of flour on outside of large mixer.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment hallway to back door.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area in hallway to back door.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Interior of upright reach-in cooler near big mixer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of lasagna in upright reach in cooler.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning in dry storage area of hallway. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bag of flour stored on floor near mixer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Three pizza stones in pizza oven are broken in half with jagged edges.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in hallway near bathrooms.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, some racks in walkin cooler rusty.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham in walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on door curtains for walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs on stove at 129. Corrected On Site.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning in hallway where pizza boxes stored.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed black grime accumulated on floor under three compartment sink.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris stains over prep table.
  • Critical - Observed interior of two door upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed large hole in ceiling above upright reachin cooler near big mixer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door hinge on walkin cooler door missing bolts and is loose.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, broken floor tile near pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed box of food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on top of salt and sugar bins in back room.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint handling food in kitchen, loose pony tail. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind large mixer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upreach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of black residue on door edges.
  • Observed residue build-up on crash cart next to stove.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler near large mixer soiled with accumulation of food residue on bottom.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in walkin cooler rusty.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza at front counter. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Operating with 12/1/10 licensed.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on bottom shelf.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in walkin cooler rusty.
  • Observed residue build-up on wire chemical rack next to stove.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cheese in reachin cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright glass door reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed large hole in wall next to doorway for hallway.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, insulation wallboard next to pizza oven has exposed insulation on edges.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated stains in kitchen and dining room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, in mop bucket .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back room.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna in reachin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed 2 bags of flour stored on floor in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed large hole in wall near bathroom door.
  • Observed hole in wall next to hallway door frame.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind prep table.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken wings over fish in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Handleless cup in cornmeal bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, left side of ceramic flat in pizza oven cracked.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on Walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed hole in wall near soda storage area.
  • Observed hole in wall next to doorway at hallway to bathroom .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind food prep table in kitchen .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, A/C vent in dining room.
4/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee washing lettuce in handwash sink in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue inside lid of ice bin at soda dispenser .
  • Critical. Observed interior of double door reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/10.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/10.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/10.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/10.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over shrimp in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled wit food debris .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on bottom shelf of two door upright reachin cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several broken floor tiles in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling and broken plaster board over reachin upright cooler in back room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, fan blade covers on cooling unit in reachin cooler are rusty. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Insulation board along one side of pizza oven has pieces broken off and insulation material is exposed all along the outside edge.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in crack between stove and front work board.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of italian dressing bottle on food prep table.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, broken/missing floor tile next to pizza oven.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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