Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota
Last inspected:
6547 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 21 inspections since January 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across the inspection history, including management awareness failures in 4 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 3 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 9 of the 21 inspections on record. Hand washing and employee health policy violations also recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 documented 9 violations including high-priority management awareness and employee health reporting failures, along with time-as-control violations. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota last inspected?
- Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota had?
- Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota find?
- Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Rico's Pizzeria in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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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