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RICK'S REEF

6712 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3684295
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13587827
DBPR license6216846

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insects at front bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. (5) 9oz portions of commercially packaged ROP salmon thawed in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler pulled pork (45F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta small individual bags (46F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate03C-90-4

Intermediate – Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request Observed chicken wings establishment let me know they are par cooked. Emailed establishment operator- printed and filled out during inspection. DBPR Form HR 5022-101 3-401.14 FDA Food Code **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher rack, pesticide conditioner and empty buckets in front of hand wash sink at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (5) 9oz portions of commercially packaged ROP salmon thawed in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee multiple personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back door floor near smoker **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Box of mushrooms cut before washing. Instructed to wash before preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet/handle.at cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.