Riko's Pizza

560 N Us Hwy, Tequesta, FL 33469

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Riko's Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tequesta restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Ground sausage and raw pork over cooked peppers at reach in cooler. Operator stored properly Raw shell eggs over bottled water and cheesecake at clear glass reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: mozzarella cheese (44F-47F - Cold Holding) ; flip top cooler: sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: mozzarella cheese (44F-47F - Cold Holding) ; flip top cooler: sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel polish over flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with strainer basket and ice in sink. Operator removed basket and ice. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen.

14-09-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dough machine set up on top of sink. Operator removed machine. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched basil with bare hands; herb used as garnish on cooked pizza; Educated employee; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

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.

11-26-1

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 and printed **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor- ice bath with pizza sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at pizza station; food out of temperature for less than 1 hour; cooler left open during lunch service ; Operator closed lid **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Jul 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riko's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riko's Pizza on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riko's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riko's Pizza.

How does Riko's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?

Riko's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tequesta average of 76.

Has Riko's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Riko's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Riko's 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 Riko's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riko's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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