RICK'S REEF
6712 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Portioned Pasta 49F made 4-7 not cooled to 41 within 6 hours.
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Portioned Raw chicken over raw beef and pork in reach in freezer in prep area. Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf and rearrange pad area in freezer to cooking temperature storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 Shelled eggs broken in container on cook line. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 49F Cooked pasta not cooled with in 6 hours to 41F.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and area around soiled with black mold like debris, waffle maker exterior soiled, cutting boards stained.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters not identified on the menu. Employee marked all menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 Shelled eggs broken in container on cook line. Employee discarded.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf with butter and napkins. Employees moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved bucket to riser, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board. Employee removed wet cloth cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.