Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RICK'S ON THE ISLAND

1318 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3329979
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349236
DBPR license5603913

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 17, 2023 4:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 18, 2023 11:21 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 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 4

#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oysters stored over broccoli in reach in cooler across from cook line.

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15-20 live roaches between upright cooler and dry storage rack across from wait staff prep table. 2 live roaches observed on bottom right side of cook line ovens. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings in electrical closet by rear external doorway to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 46F, Sliced Tomato 48F, Raw Chicken 40F (less than 4 hours). Employee iced items to rapidly chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags not marked with last date used. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area of pizza kitchen.

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on lid to dish machine chemicals under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup along central wall in bar kitchen behind equipment. Debris buildup in electrical closet.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall where lines run to dish machine underneath dish machine.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer between cook line and dishwashing g area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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