RICOS WORLD KITCHEN DOWNTOWN

5 findings recorded on Oct 1, 2026.

1. Inspector observationItem 8-2B ↗

   Toxic substance storage and use

   Observed a butane canister stored on a shelf with food and above food. Observed a lighter stored on a shelf above food. Observed a lighter stored hanging above and just to the left of where an ice bath for spinach was set up. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: Butane and lighters were moved to a bottom shelf.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 8-2B

   Code .07(6)(c)

   Observed a butane canister stored on a shelf with food and above food. Observed a lighter stored on a shelf above food. Observed a lighter stored hanging above and just to the left of where an ice bath for spinach was set up. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: Butane and lighters were moved to a bottom shelf.

   Official report · Item 8-2B ↗

   Correction status not recorded

2. Inspector observationItem 12D ↗

   Washing fruits and vegetables

   Observed an employee rinsing tomatoes in the 3 compartment sink while soiled dishes were present in the sink. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Employee moved to the vegetable sink to wash the tomatoes.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 12D

   Code .04(4)(g)

   Observed an employee rinsing tomatoes in the 3 compartment sink while soiled dishes were present in the sink. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Employee moved to the vegetable sink to wash the tomatoes.

   Official report · Item 12D ↗

   Correction status not recorded

3. Inspector observationItem 15A ↗

   Equipment design and condition

   Observed that the door to the upper compartment of the ice machine was held together with tape. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Replace or repair by 10/16/26.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 15A

   Code .05(6)(a)

   Observed that the door to the upper compartment of the ice machine was held together with tape. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Replace or repair by 10/16/26.

   Official report · Item 15A ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.