Tequesta, Palm Beach County

RIKO'S PIZZA

560 N US HWY, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 13, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-12-4

Detail 24298234

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw chicken to ready-to-eat cheese without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24298232

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. 1 employee hired 2 weeks ago. Emailed form . Operator printed form and employee read and signed form. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24298233

Basic - Employee personal cell phone stored on prep table in a food preparation area. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 23913495

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked eggplant 7/6; Roasted peppers made 7/16 observed in flip top cooler by pizza oven. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23913492

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: hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Observed in walk in cooler in the area that previously operated as a freezer. Door to the freezer is no longer attached and is now an extension to the cooler. Advised operator to install door on what was previously the freezer and or not to store tcs foods in what was previously the freezer. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23913496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler: hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Observed in walk in cooler in the area that previously operated as a freezer. Door to the freezer is no longer attached and is now an extension to the cooler. Advised operator to install door on what was previously the freezer and or not to store tcs foods in what was previously the freezer. See stop sale. flip top by triple sink: chicken wings (44-47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to place in reach in freezer to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23913491

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide and antiseptic spray stored over prep table and dough sheeter. Operator stored chemicals properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 23913493

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates not inverted at dish rack by triple sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 23913494

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce at pizza saucer machine not covered. Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23271449

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23271447

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 23271450

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.

41-10-4

Detail 23271452

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23271448

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

14-09-4

Detail 23271451

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

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 22986694

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet outside.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22716358

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

41-17-4

Detail 22716357

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

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 22239181

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

11-27-4

Detail 22239179

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

53B-02-5

Detail 22239180

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22239177

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22239178

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

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21828098

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

16-62-1

Detail 21828099

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

Jul 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21215012

Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.