Rico Fresh Market

May 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MEAT, DELI AND PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF VARIOUS DELI MEAT (POLISH HAM, TURKEY, HARD SALAMI, CORNED BEEF, HAM, MORTADELLA, HEAD CHEESES, ETC ALL STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND COUNTER IN DELI PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-65F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID DELI MEAT, TOTAL COST $350. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF (DRIED CURED BEEF) LOCATED ON DISPLAY IN CASING IN DELI AND DISPLAY CASING IN GROCERY AISLE. PER PERSON IN CHARGE SAID BEEF IS IS PREPARED AND DRIED IN BASMENT. NO CDPH APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PREPARATION OF SAID FOOD ITEM AND OBTAIN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE ON SITE TO PREFORM SPECIAL PROCESS ON SITE AS REQUIRED FOR CURING BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS LOCATED DELI PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS DELI MEAT, SLICED CHEESE). NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT (63F), (48F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE BEHIND COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOOD PREPARATION (IN USE) AREA OBSERVED WITHOUT OVERHEARD PROTECTION/ CEILING IN BASEMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE AND PROPERLY INSTALLED CEILING TO PROHIBIT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES LOCATED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA NEXT TO CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL TABLES AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAKERY/PREPARED FOODS AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS INCLUDING REAR STORAGE LEADING TO COMPACTOR, BASMENT STORAGE IN BETWEEN PALLETES, THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND BEHIND LARGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT GROCERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN PREPARED FOOD/BAKERY AND TAQUERIA. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 56

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