Ricos Pizzeria & Subs, 5131 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RICOS PIZZERIA & SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5131 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234
License #: 6804284
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/24/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In kitchen coolers: sauce, cut lunch meat.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. At pizza prep cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit by cash register. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. At pizza prep table.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. less than 200ppm at 2-3 compartment sinks, kitchen, bar.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Repeat Violation. At cookline.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. At cookline.
  • Waste line missing at 1-soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At cookline.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles cut/missing in kitchen and under cooler by register.
  • Observed hole in wall at bar handwash sink plumbing in corner.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed windex and wheel cleaner stored by utensils and pans on lower shelf by 3 compartment sink.
08/04/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit by cash register.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in pizza prep table cooler.
  • Critical. Observed beer bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Sugar stored in white container that has dark, loose residue inside the container.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer shelves in small room by can storage.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by stove has water shut off.
  • Waste line missing at 2 soda gun holsters at bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwashing sink at stove/pizza oven without hot or cold water. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathrooms (2) not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink by stove used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near kitchen entrance from bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles cut out/missing in kitchen and under cooler by register.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at kitchen entrance.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Backroom kitchen being renovated. Dish machine added causing plumbing changes. Old handwash sink removed from back kitchen and cookline handsink is without any water. New prep sink at dishmachine being used for hands at this time until centerfloor table with handsink is installed. Adjacent bar has 2 handsinks accessible to kitchen staff with low traffic (not blocked by other employees).
07/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 container unit near back door
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. High at 150ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black residue inside ice bin.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair-water line to cookline handwash sink not continuous-no water at handwash sink by pizza oven.
  • Critical. Observed handwashing sink at pizza ovens without water-plumbing work in-progress.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza on shelf to sell by the slice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over meatballs in upright reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Bathroom no. 1.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Bathroom no. 2.
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door not self closing .
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink near stove.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light over three compartment sink.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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