Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1902 Bay Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239Rico's Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota has accumulated 133 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including chemical storage violations cited in at least 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 5 inspections, approved food source violations in 4 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 identified 12 violations including one high-priority finding related to food contact surfaces and another related to chemical storage, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota last inspected?
- Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota had?
- Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota find?
- Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Ricos Pizzeria & Deli in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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