RICO'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE
5218 E SR 64, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-746-3300
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019026835 | Apr 15, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $200 |
| 7--2014052294 | Dec 9, 2014 | Jan 27, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection 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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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep table in main kitchen area fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the walk-in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of building.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge inverted.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge.
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge. All employees read and signed that we're working.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Person in charge inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs of cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed hand out to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked lasagna and Sausage not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 11/24/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 7/21/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on south end of building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
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.