RICK'S NY PIZZA & RESTAURANT
905 KLOSTERMAN RD, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-934-5297
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019043830 | May 1, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel around Basil, operator removed paper towel
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. 3 servers have read or signed health agreement.
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. 2 servers have no training. Jennifer, Riley.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk in cooler across
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate (Maria) expired 3/3/25
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used as dump sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Holding pizzas, garlic in butter, butter out of temperature on time, paper work operator has is for old ownership. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5022-090
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle on three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm for dish machine
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 6 seconds with soap
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
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. James has no food handlers certification
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer soiled Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in prep area of kitchen
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket is empty and they have no other sanitizer bucket for dish machine, cook set up 3 compartment sink, sanitizer at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza Garlic oil Pizza sauce not date marked, cook was able to determine the time items were put out and properly time marked
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets of oil in front of hand sink by dish machine, buckets removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Cook found proper chlorine test kit
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. Email DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in freezer frozen not date marked
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. James has no food handlers certification
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above cooler, drink removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooler, cell phone removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen missing
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets of tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer soiled Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in prep area of kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.