RIZO'S CUISINE
2745 E BAY DR, Largo FL 33771 · 727.678.6310
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
JUL 24
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JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed white powdered substance along floors and cove molding throughout the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057669 | Nov 16, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022001806 | Jan 10, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2022020060 | Apr 7, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | — |
| 3--2021055562 | Nov 9, 2021 | May 27, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021023063 | Jan 7, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade accumulated with rust.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored against toaster oven. Operator relocated jacket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in dish area wet nesting. Operator separated pans.
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of carrots in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Operator relocated items.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator placed ice scoop in bucket.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer wipes. No test kit observed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. An employee was observed cracking raw shelled eggs without washing their hands and changed tasked to handle in use utensils. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed their hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. An employee was observed handling toasted bread with bare hands. The employee was educated on barehand contact with Ready to eat foods, and the toast was discarded
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using utensils to handle raw shrimp, but then touched the plate the shrimp was on with gloves on and changed tasks to continue cooking on the cook line without washing hands or changing gloves. Employee was educated and they washed their hands.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed white powdered substance along floors and cove molding throughout the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 85 individual sealed packets of salted butter temping at 73 degrees.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer wipes. No test kit observed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 of employee training certificates could be provide for and employee employed or for the two employees present at the time of the inspection.
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 reporting agreements were not observed for two employees present at the time of inspection, one hired three weeks ago and the other in January 2025.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was stocked next to walk in cooler.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Every dispenser through the kitchen has dead batteries, per employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License verified expired on 02/1/2025.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm. Employee added chlorine
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. During inspection observed two employee beverage being stoored in drink ice. Employee beverage removed. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs for omelet 50 degrees cold holding pan above deli cooler line. Employee moved. Retemp 43 cold holding.
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. cook Edgar, server Trish, server Selda.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Employee put label on bottle during inspection.A
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The carbon dioxide not secured. Employee put chain on all three.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean knives in between crack of deli cooler and reach in freezer. Employee moved.
Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in freezer boxes of beef sandwich slices under dripping. Employee moved.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line. Employee moved
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 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. Provided handout to owner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Provided handout to owner.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors inside ladies floor drain. No evidence of backup.
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.