PIZZA RICCA
2001 NW 2 AVE UNIT #B, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 5618268663
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
■ Ordered shut NOV 1, 2023
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed 3 fly traps with dead flies hanging from ceiling above 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023063808 | Nov 1, 2023 | Apr 22, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over closed container of ready to eat lettuce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warewashing station hand washing sink used as storage for container of bleach and soap. Operator stored properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Childs play pen at front counter cashier area.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Standing freezer at front register employee drinks on shelf over frozen raw Philly steaks. Standing freezer in kitchen employee beverage on shelf over frozen ready to eat fries. Operator stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in container not labeled, operator labeled.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook said it was done today Cooked chicken wings; (45F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer to cool faster. Chicken wings at 40°F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Ok refilled paper towels
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Lost old written form Resent form
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled, cook labeled flour
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, cooked wings (54F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cooked wings held in cooler for two hours. Operator moved wings to different cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with sanitizer bucket and soap dispenser.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for anyone working at this establishment at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line and handwashing sink by three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed with operator to have written procedures when holding pizza slices on time as a public health control.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table near the stove; cooked meatballs (122F - Hot Holding). Per operator food was cooked at less than 2hours ago and placed in steam table. Observed Steam table turned off at time of inspection. Operator moved meatballs to be reheated on stove to 165F or above.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler by dishwashing area. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near dish washing area. Per operator, food not portioned today. Per operator, Food stored in unit overnight. See stop sale. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding) near dish washing area in refrigerator cooler. Liquid eggs not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in unit overnight. See stop sale. Operator discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed proper clean up procedure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dish washing area. Operator provided paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed health reporting agreement form to operator. One employee hired one week ago.
No soap provided at handwash sink between two coolers in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment sells pizza by the slice held at room temperature at front counter for 2 hours without written procedure. Emailed written plan to operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled near dish washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. #1 Observed ceiling in storage room heavily soiled. #2 Obeerved ceiling right end of cook line heavily soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on top salad flip top cooler in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed part of lid container broken with raw chicken stored inside at reach in cooler by dish washing area. Operator replaced lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store on soiled oven door handle. Operator moved to dish area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by the three compartment sink is used to store chemicals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form
Nov 1, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed approximately 25 live flying insects flying around and landing on clean service utensils, plastic containers on storage shelf. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 5 live flying insects landing on mop sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed 2 live flying insects flying around trash can underneath hand washing sink. Main kitchen at rear exit door- observed 3 live flying insects flying around dry food storage shelf and landing on closed containers of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue sauce and Franks Red Hot Hot sauce.main kitchen cold holding unit-observed 7 live flying insects flying around and landing on squeeze bottles of hot sauce, soiled wiping cloth, single service parchment paper. Pizza station cold holding unit- observed 2 live flying insects flying over pizza prep. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink near exit door. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed 3 fly traps with dead flies hanging from ceiling above 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Nov 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed approximately 25 live flying insects flying around and landing on clean service utensils, plastic containers on storage shelf. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 5 live flying insects landing on mop sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed 2 live flying insects flying around trash can underneath hand washing sink. Main kitchen at rear exit door- observed 3 live flying insects flying around dry food storage shelf and landing on closed containers of Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue sauce and Franks Red Hot Hot sauce.main kitchen cold holding unit-observed 7 live flying insects flying around and landing on squeeze bottles of hot sauce, soiled wiping cloth, single service parchment paper. Pizza station cold holding unit- observed 2 live flying insects flying over pizza prep.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink near exit door.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed 3 fly traps with dead flies hanging from ceiling above 3 compartment sink.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled with name. Manager labeled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.