RICO RICO BAKERY & RESTAURANT LLC
404 E HINSON AVE, Haines City FL 33844 · 407.954.6385
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 7 live flies in kitchen landing on bread speed rack, plates and upright coolers. Operator eradicating and sanitizing surfaces.
★ 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--2022003682 | Dec 15, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 7 live flies in kitchen landing on bread speed rack, plates and upright coolers. Operator eradicating and sanitizing surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright three door freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On sides.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen.
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Equipment in poor repair. Upright two door freezer door hanging.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen by upright coolers.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of flour stored on floor. Buckets of icing stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in wall on exterior of building, in the front. Hole in wall in rear of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in 3 door upright freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Aluminum foil containers stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of sugar or flour not labeled.
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying around kitchen
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw pork over ready to eat seafood Raw meat over ready to eat apple filling Unwashed produce over ready to eat items Employee corrected
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient air raw shell eggs 72 from previous evening.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air raw shell eggs 72 from previous evening.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding box pork 126, chicken 126 items place to reheat
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and whisk in sink. Employee removed.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Tests completed but certificates not filled out.
Food stored on floor. Raw shell eggs in back corner
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on floor in back corner
Stored food not covered. Bread above coolers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle containing water. Employee labeled during inspection.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk flour containers heavily soiled with food debris on cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to mop sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Food stored on floor. Box Oil on floor by the fryer. Operator moved oil to a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gizzards on sheet pan on top of the reach in freezer in front of the triple sink. Operator moved gizzards to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour on cook line.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by drive through window.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on shelf with seasonings.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between trip sink and wall.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes on floor in dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour on cook line.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided a copy.
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. Provided a copy
Light not functioning. Kitchen. Ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen and bathroom. Floor soiled under all equipment and bathroom.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided a copy.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided a copy
Light not functioning. Kitchen. Ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen and bathroom. Floor soiled under all equipment and bathroom.
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.