Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton
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5218 E Sr 64, Bradenton, FL 34208Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton has been inspected 23 times since records began, with 159 total violations averaging 6.9 per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Allergen awareness violations appeared in at least 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, and employee health policy violations were cited in 4 separate inspections. Hand washing violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. The facility has incurred $720 in disciplinary fines across 2 enforcement actions. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 was a complaint-based inspection that resulted in one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019026835 | $200.00 | Apr 15, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2014052294 | $520.00 | Dec 9, 2014 | Tampa |
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton last inspected?
- Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton had?
- Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton find?
- Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
- Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
- Has Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton been fined?
- Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Bradenton has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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