Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RICK'S ON THE RIVER

2305 N WILLOW ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3689182
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13611088
DBPR license3904938

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish in small reach-in cooler at cook line. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slimy black/green mold-like substance on the interior of the poor repair lid at 1 of the 3 ice machines.

#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex employee bathroom.

#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On 1 of the 3 ice machine lid.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fried onion rings stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At oyster bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.