Rico's Restaurant

This record comes from City of Hamilton Public Health Services. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.

A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.

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This restaurant has been inspected 16 times since July 11, 2023, with 12 passes, 4 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.

Apr 14, 2026Pass
No violations
Mar 25, 2026Pass
2 violations
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Nov 24, 2025Pass
No violations
Nov 19, 2025Pass
3 violations
Critical
Food protected from contamination or adulteration
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Jun 3, 2025Pass
No violations
May 30, 2025Conditional Pass
4 violations
Critical
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Other
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Jan 20, 2025Pass
No violations
Dec 4, 2024Pass
No violations
Sep 3, 2024Pass
No violations
Aug 30, 2024Conditional Pass
No violations
Jul 9, 2024Pass
No violations
Jul 9, 2024Conditional Pass
No violations
Feb 21, 2024Pass
4 violations
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Other
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Other
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
Nov 16, 2023Pass
No violations
Nov 15, 2023Conditional Pass
1 violation
Critical
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Jul 11, 2023Pass
4 violations
Other
Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
Other
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Other
Maintenance of sanitary facilities
Other
Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained