Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
Bayshore Gardens, Manatee County

RICOS PIZZERIA AND PASTA HOUSE

5408 26 ST W, Bayshore Gardens, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 9, 2026
City
Bayshore Gardens
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24503719

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it is degreaser labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24503721

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24503722

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

14-17-4

Detail 24503720

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 24246424

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it is degreeserand labor accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-38-4

Detail 24246422

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet on mop sink.

13-03-4

Detail 24246423

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-03-4

Detail 23720507

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.

14-69-4

Detail 23720510

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 23720509

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23720508

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

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-08-7

Detail 23645157

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 11

50-08-7

Detail 23492259

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership. Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 23492250

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chopped beef steak over cooked chicken. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed beef. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

02C-01-5

Detail 23492248

High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked pasta date marked 1/9/25. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-13-4

Detail 23492247

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cooked pasta date marked 1/9/25. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 23492218

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cook peppers (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been placed in the reach in cooler on 1/16/25. Educated Person in charge on Time/ temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Warning Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 23492249

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cook peppers (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been placed in the reach in cooler on 1/16/25. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. Warning Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 23492252

Intermediate - Observed: Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Warning Priority: Intermediate

16-37-1

Detail 23492251

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Detail 23492263

Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Priority: Intermediate

41-17-4

Detail 23492254

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it is degreeserand labor accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

23-03-4

Detail 23492253

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