Ricks Cafe, 5002 Mission Square Ln, Zephyrhills, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RICKS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5002 Mission Square Ln, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
License #: 6102713
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dish machine
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen
  • Basic - Dead roach on premises. 1 by dish machine
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator/freezer
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy reachin
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door reachin cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Ice scoop holder
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dish washer
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed soil residue in storage containers.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dish washer
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fans
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. dairy reachin cooler not marked
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. beverage station
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. waitress station
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Ventilation hood not designed to prevent grease or condensation from causing cross-contamination.For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning. cookline
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. potatoes
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. waitress station
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. nut container
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. lid open in ladies room
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Outer doors of establishment with greater than 50 seats not opening outward. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike and skate board
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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