RICKYS TACOS CRYSTAL RIVER LLC
630 NE 2 AVE · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Ricardo V. with no food manager certification and no other food manager present. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in cooler trailer stored out of the back door area near mop sink, not added to plans or constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
Basic 4
13-04-4Basic – 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation and 2 employees without proper hair restraints. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Wall and ceiling not constructed to smooth and durable. Made of spray foam/insulation material. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:17 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.