Riccardos

1950 Thomasville Rd Sute G-H, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Riccardos has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Riccardos is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - High temp DM wash not at proper temp. Temp reading 120f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Dishwasher hasn't been repaired yet. Observed operator utilizing three compartment for sanitizing upon arrival. Informed operator to continue use until dish machine repaired. **Time Extended**

16-54-4

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - High temp DM wash not at proper temp. Temp reading 120f. **Warning**

16-54-4

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on can opener.

22-02-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand wash sink

29-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in Sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards heavily soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near wait station.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in kitchen water turned off due to a drip. Owner turned water back on. Hot water 87F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at prep table .

21-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken breast stored in upright cooler not covered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled in ware washing area.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between pans at make bar next to hot well.

10-17-4

Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food containers stored on floor at entry of dry storage area.

25-05-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 16 oz mozzarella bags and prosciutto in reach in cooler, on center cookline, since yesterday 1-31-23 cold held above 41F at 10:30am today 2-1-23. 16oz mozzarella bags 51F, prosciutto 51F. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 16 oz mozzarella bags and prosciutto in reach in cooler, on center cookline, since yesterday 1-31-23 cold held above 41F at 10:30pm. 16oz mozzarella bags 51F, prosciutto 51F. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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. Provided operator with DBPR form. Observed operator post form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records incomplete due to certificate not being filled out.

53B-10-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riccardos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riccardos on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riccardos?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riccardos.

How does Riccardos compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Riccardos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Riccardos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Riccardos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Riccardos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Riccardos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riccardos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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