Rico Rico Bakery & Restaurant LLC
404 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844 · Permanent Food Service · License 6304828
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 27 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 10 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in 3 door upright freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright three door freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
7 live flies in kitchen landing on bread speed rack, plates and upright coolers. Operator eradicating and sanitizing surfaces.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bins of sugar or flour not labeled.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bucket of flour stored on floor. Buckets of icing stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Upright two door freezer door hanging.
Ice buildup in reach-in 3 door upright freezer.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
On sides.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Box of Aluminum foil containers stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Cracked floor tiles in kitchen by upright coolers.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Two holes in wall on exterior of building, in the front. Hole in wall in rear of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Multiple soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.