Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House

5218 E Sr 64, Bradenton, FL 34208

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep table in main kitchen area fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south side of building.

35B-03-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs of cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed hand out to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked lasagna and Sausage not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 11/24/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

02C-02-5

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 7/21/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on south end of building.

33-19-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 14, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee cooking food. Educated employee on proper protocol for hair restraint. Employee put on hat and removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of marinara stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on protocol for cold food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House.

How does Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House 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 Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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