Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RICK'S REEF

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3086662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7599116
DBPR license6216846

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 17, 2021 4:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 19, 2021 9:13 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage area. 2 flies near bathrooms.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked grits in walk in cooler

#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in door jam of cooks line. 3 roaches in door jam of food prep area. 2 live roaches near atm. 1 roach in ceiling above atm. 1 roach in wall behind clean dishes. 2 live roaches near cases of corn next to prep walk in cooler. 3 roaches behind coolers in prep area

#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tater tots (51°F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (53°F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots (51°F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (53°F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dish rack. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid near back door no identification

Basic 12

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sides and door hinges of all the coolers on the cooks line

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back prep room. Several tanks near beer walk in cooler

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches under dish area near cooks line. 5 dead roaches under cooks line. 5 dead roaches under prep table near back door.4 dead roaches behind freezer in prep area

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on food storage racks in prep area and cooks line

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler

#6Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks and food in freezers on shelves with customer food

#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bar windows open. Doors open. Rear prep area door to kitchen open.

#9Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line coolers

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooks line squeeze bottles

#17Basic22-20-5

Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Prep area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.