QUE - RICO
13648 TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34287
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the rear exit. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked pork not marked with the date of when removed from the freezer.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the soda machine. The operator properly secured the carbon dioxide tank.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of salt stored on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the above foods.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for chicken seasoning, salt, and sugar not stored above the foods. The operator properly stored the scoops.
The rear exit is not protected with a self-closing door device.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Silvia Rivas certified food manager training through ServSafe expired 1/29/2026.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator was unable to locate the license.
Open dumpster lid.
The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in kitchen. Observed employee throwing away drink. Observed operator coaching employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint on. Observed employee putting on a hair net.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on make table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Packaged food has no English labeling.observed sugar container without English label. Observed operator labeling sugar in English.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up on back side of reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed operator cleaning back sides of handles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on a cambro on drying shelf. Observed operator putting cambro in dish.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen empanadas not covered in freezer. Observed operator covering containers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning without a label on it, out of original packaging. Observed operator putting label on seasoning.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution / 3 compartment sink exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink sanitizer at 300ppm. Employee added water dropping it down to 200 ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with Co2 secured tanks. Observed operator moving Co2 tanks and unblocking handwashing sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back door bottom right hand side
Stored food not covered. Observed beef pies/patties not covered in freezer for protection. Observed operator having employees cover trays of beef pies/patties
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks by ice machine at front counter not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table. Observed operator removing water bottle and throwing away.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.