RICKS TASTE OF MAINE
11661 STRING FELLOW RD · BOKEELIA · Lee County · FL 33922
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water at the time of inspection. The operator was able to charge and restore the use of running water. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/01/23 **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to food in the bottom dry storage shelf. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan/kit. Emailed the operator a copy.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
Basic 3
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on the unit.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed clam chowder and Mac and cheese being thawed on the counter. Operator placed them in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.