Ricos Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Ricos Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna stored in the reach in cooler on the make line with no date mark. Manager stated the lasagna was removed from the freezer on 12/9. Manager started the lasagna was prepared and frozen on the same. Manager placed a date mark of 12/8 on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager placed a label on the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder in the back preparation area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Establishment was out of quaternary sanitizer, establishment substituted chlorine, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over deli ham in the stand up reach in cooler in the hallway area. Manager placed the chicken below the ham. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza on time as a public health control sold by the slice store at room temperature with no time marks. Employee stated all the pizza were stored on time for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on the floor mixer in the back preparation area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Manager removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the reach in cooler on the make line with no date mark. Manager stated the lasagna was prepared on 7/22. Manager placed a date mark on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza on time as a public health control sold by the slice store at room temperature with no time marks. Owner stated the pizza had been on time for approximately 30 minutes. Owner placed a time main the pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the make line. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid with no label. Owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler in the hallway area. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets stored in the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Manager removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
74
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricos Pizza on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ricos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricos Pizza.
How does Ricos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Ricos Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Ricos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricos Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ricos Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ricos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ricos Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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