RICO'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge.

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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge . All employees read and signed that we're working.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

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

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

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.

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

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

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over washed produce and seafood in Walk in cooler across from 2 bay compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food . Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site

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 in main kitchen area Lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 1/7/23 and date marked accordingly.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air return vents soiled in main kitchen area across from grill and fryers.

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

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood over washed produce. Explained proper protocol for cold storage. Manager removed seafood. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and sausage not date marked. Manager stated that it was prepared on 05/24/22. Manager date marked both products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer over 200ppm. Owner did recheck and 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled/ stained cutting board in make station across from cook range. Observed mixer head soiled with food debris.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple cieling tiles soiled throughout main kitchen area. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in food preparation area no hair restraint. Explained proper protocol for hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in Walk in cooler. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in chest freezer by 3 bay compartment sink. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on bottom of 3 door Reach in cooler across from ranged. Manager removed wet cloths. Corrected On-Site