RICOS PIZZA
322 JOHN RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · (941)388-1442
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025059922 | Jul 24, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. See stop sale. Pizza on time as a public health control in the pizza make area with no time no time mark. Chef stated all the pizza was on time as a public health control for approximately 2 hours. Chef placed a time mark on the items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the wiping cloth and three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the microwave over rusted.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection 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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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 stored in the reach in cooler on the make line with no date mark. Manager stated the lasagna was removed from the freezer on 12/9. Manager started the lasagna was prepared and frozen on the same. Manager placed a date mark of 12/8 on the lasagna.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager placed a label on the bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder in the back preparation area soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Establishment was out of quaternary sanitizer, establishment substituted chlorine, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over deli ham in the stand up reach in cooler in the hallway area. Manager placed the chicken below the ham.
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. See stop sale. Pizza on time as a public health control sold by the slice store at room temperature with no time marks. Employee stated all the pizza were stored on time for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on the floor mixer in the back preparation area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Manager removed the bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the reach in cooler on the make line with no date mark. Manager stated the lasagna was prepared on 7/22. Manager placed a date mark on the lasagna.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. See stop sale. Pizza on time as a public health control sold by the slice store at room temperature with no time marks. Owner stated the pizza had been on time for approximately 30 minutes. Owner placed a time main the pizza.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the make line. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid with no label. Owner labeled the bottle.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. See stop sale. No time marks on the sold by the slice pizza on time as a public health control. Operator stated the pizza had been on time as a public health control for approximately 1 hours. Operator placed a time marks on the pizza.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored food in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottle.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in the front counter soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees bottle of medicine stored next to food on a shelf in the front counter area. Employee removed the medicine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage storage on a cutting board in the salad make area. Employee removed the drink.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef stored over containers of unopened milk in the stand up reach in cooler. Manager removed the beef.
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. See stop sale. Pizza on time as a public health control with no time marks.. Manager stated all pizzas had been on time as a public health control for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Manager placed time marks on the pizza.
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 handouts to the operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on the cutting board in the salad make area. Manager removed the drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Racks in the reach in freezer rusted.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives be sanitized.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the pizza make line soiled.
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.