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RICK'S ON THE ISLAND

1318 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548

Last inspected Dec 6, 2023 · 3 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5603913
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023048113Aug 17, 2023Oct 12, 2023$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Dec 6, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Box of Milk, Hushpuppies, and Raw Chicken stored on floor of exterior walk in cooler at front of building.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in exterior walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 18, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oysters stored over broccoli in reach in cooler across from cook line.
High priority/08A-04-5
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings in electrical closet by rear external doorway to kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags not marked with last date used.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area of pizza kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on lid to dish machine chemicals under dish machine.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup along central wall in bar kitchen behind equipment. Debris buildup in electrical closet.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall where lines run to dish machine underneath dish machine.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer between cook line and dishwashing g area.
Basic/14-69-4

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.