Rizo's Cuisine in Largo
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2745 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771Rizo's Cuisine in Largo has experienced five emergency closures, all for rodent activity, dating between June 2017 and November 2022. The facility has accumulated 248 violations across 27 inspections, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Recurring high-priority violations include improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), hand-washing violations (3 inspections), employee health policy failures (2 inspections), and chemical storage violations (3 inspections). The facility has been subject to five disciplinary actions totaling $2,560 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 documented 18 violations (6 high-priority citations including hand-washing and toxic substance control failures) and was completed with no further action, though an earlier August 6, 2025 inspection that cited 27 violations including 5 high-priority findings resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: November 16, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rizo's Cuisine in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Rizo's Cuisine in Largo: Emergency Closure History (5)
Rizo's Cuisine in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057669 | $800.00 | Nov 16, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022001806 | $800.00 | Jan 10, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022020060 | — | Apr 7, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021055562 | $800.00 | Nov 9, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021023063 | $160.00 | Jan 7, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Rizo's Cuisine in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections64 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Rizo's Cuisine in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rizo's Cuisine in Largo last inspected?
- Rizo's Cuisine in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Rizo's Cuisine in Largo last shut down?
- Rizo's Cuisine in Largo was last shut down on November 16, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Rizo's Cuisine in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rizo's Cuisine in Largo are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Rizo's Cuisine in Largo had?
- Rizo's Cuisine in Largo has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rizo's Cuisine in Largo find?
- Rizo's Cuisine in Largo was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rizo's Cuisine in Largo ever been shut down?
- Yes, Rizo's Cuisine in Largo has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Rizo's Cuisine in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rizo's Cuisine in Largo has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,560.00 in fines.
- How much has Rizo's Cuisine in Largo been fined?
- Rizo's Cuisine in Largo has been fined a total of $2,560.00 across 5 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).
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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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