Rick's

2177 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rick's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Rick's is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed 2lb. Snapper defrosted in vacuum package. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over bread in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in bottom of reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Scalloped Potato's 84F and Butter 70F. Employee moved to refrigerator. Emailed operator time as public control plan for consideration. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Printed and emailed to operator and signed by staff. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and utensils in water at 80F. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rick's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rick's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rick's?

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

How does Rick's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Rick's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Rick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rick's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rick's 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 Rick's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rick's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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