Pizza Ricca
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
43
Score
Pizza Ricca has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Pizza Ricca's latest score of 43 falls below the Hollywood average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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. The pizza for slices at the front counter was not time marked and was produced at 11:30. A time mark was placed.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the front line pizza station, pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding) . The sauce had been on the counter for less than 2 hours. The sauce was moved to refrigeration to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area flip top cooler lower door gaskets.
23-03-4
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in reach in cooler by front counter pizza station. ( middle door) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to hand wash sink pizza station by front counter. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices using Time mark for pizza slices without a written procedure. Emailed form to owner **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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 to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above hand wash sink in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside low boy cooler in kitchen. Operator moved foods to bottom shelf, labelled and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in reach in cooler by front counter pizza station. ( middle door) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Accumulation of dust above door of victory freezer in pizza station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of foam hinge lid stored on floor in hallway to restroom. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
43
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep line flip top cooler opposite stove ; cooked pasta (47F); pizza sauce (46F) held less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Eliany and Meily.
53B-13-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in two door low boy reach in cooler next to hand sink in cook line.
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Ricca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Ricca on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Ricca?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Ricca.
How does Pizza Ricca compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Pizza Ricca most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Pizza Ricca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Ricca have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizza Ricca means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pizza Ricca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Ricca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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