Ricky's Steaks & Buffet
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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Score
Ricky's Steaks & Buffet has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Bainbridge restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large pan of cooked fried chicken sitting in 3-Dr cooler and uncovered to protect if from sources of contamination. Food must be covered for protection. COS: CFSM covered chicken. Observed a large container of raw ground beef in WIC in back kitchen and uncovered to protect from sources of contamination. COS: CFSM covered the large container of raw ground beef.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the coolers and freezers (inside and outside), fryers, fans, shelves, hot holding units, Winston Auto Sham, etc. General deep cleaning needed. PIC stated it all will be cleaned within five to seven days. Plans are already in the works.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the restaurant, in kitchen and dining room. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Walls in kitchen are soiled and stained. Also missing floor tiles. CFSM stated they are already working on a facility upgrade for walls, floors, and ceilings. Have started painting on the inside and outside.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several live flies in the kitchen and dining area. Observed two flies on the buffet. CFSM will call the pest control company tomorrow to start a corrective action plan.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods above 41°F. See temperature log for said items. All TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: CFSM discarded all of the items and has called in General Heating & Air to look at the WIC. Will not use WIC until it is working properly.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Responsibilities of the CFSM have not been met. Duties not met: CFSM will supervise and monitor employees on food safety and handling practices. CFSM will train employees on food safety and handling such as monitoring cold holding and hot holding temperatures.
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed encrusted baking pans; food contact surfaces of the pans. Observed encrusted food deposits on the inside food contact surfaces of hot holding units (Alto-Sham and Winston Warmer).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed encrusted grease deposits on all of the deep fryers and grills. Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the shelves, all the warmers, all of the fans, all of the coolers/freezers. Deep, deep cleaning is needed. CFSM will have everything cleaned within five to seven days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed toilet in women's restroom loose from the floor. The toilet moves. CFSM will have it repaired within two to three days. Observed a strong sewer smell coming from the floor drains that also needs to be addressed.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors and walls throughout the kitchen area. Build up of grease and debris under and behind all of the equipment--fryers, warmers, coolers, and freezers. Deep, deep cleaning needed. Will have floors and walls cleaned within five to seven days.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live bugs/roaches in the kitchen area, baking station, back area on prep table, under shelves, at the buffet, in back area, and WIC area. CFSM stated he will contact Adams Pest Control today to have them here to start treating for insects and possible rodent control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking metal pans/trays on shelf in kitchen. There were several stacks of wet metal pans. CFSM will have them properly air dried by end of day.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw beef, pork, and chicken stored over/on top of ready to eat deli pork ham. Can not store raw meat over ready to eat product such as deli ham for the salad buffet. COS: PIC removed the ready to eat deli ham.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of TCS foods in coolers held over 24 hours and not date marked. None of them had any dates on them at all. COS: PIC had employee put dates on all of the TCS foods: three containers of sliced tomatoes, 3 containers of cooked chicken, and two containers of cut lettuce and two containers of cooked mac & cheese.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with a beard that is over 1/2" working in kitchen handling and preparing food. Must wear proper hair restrains when in the kitchen handling food. COS: Employee put on a beard net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the cooking equipment: stove, oven, grills, inside all coolers and freezers, rolling carts, warmers, shelves, etc. The whole kitchen is in need of a deep cleaning. Will have everything cleaned within five to seven days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors, walls throughout kitchen area, soiled and damaged ceiling tiles, damaged walls throughout kitchen area, and a lot of grease on walls and equipment and hood system. Will have five to seven days to address the condition of the floors, walls, and ceilings. Some areas will have to replace damaged or missing cove molding and FRP panels.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricky's Steaks & Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ricky's Steaks & Buffet on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ricky's Steaks & Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ricky's Steaks & Buffet.
How does Ricky's Steaks & Buffet compare to other restaurants in Bainbridge?
Ricky's Steaks & Buffet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bainbridge average of 88.
Has Ricky's Steaks & Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ricky's Steaks & Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ricky's Steaks & Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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