RICKS TACO CARTEL
2880 BECCA AVE, Naples FL 34112 · 239.877.2269
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom of the glass door reach in cooler cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can in front of the hand washing sink. There is also a metal scrubber inside and a sanitizer bucket draped over the faucet. Operated cleared the hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink, operator provided soap.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 78F standing water. Operator drained the water.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the glass door reach in cooler shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); Fish (45F - Cold Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is hand sanitizer and insect repellent stored next to single use utensils at the service window. Operator removed the sanitizer and repellent.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can in front of the hand washing sink. Operator moved the garbage can.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the glass door reach in cooler raw chorizo is stored over raw fish and raw shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup if ice inside the reach in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. The service window and rear window are left open when not actually serving customers. No vermin present.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. There are no screens or sliding windows on the service window or rear window of the mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer not set up in three compartment sink, operator washed and rinsed pans without sanitizing. Operator educated on proper ware washing. Triple sink set up properly. Pans were properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have a test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. There are flour tortillas in direct contact with a cloth wiping towel.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee is wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Operator dried pans with a towel. Educated the operator on proper air drying after wash, rinse, sanitize. Operator repeated the process properly.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee stepped off the food truck, ate a taco, reentered the food truck, put on gloves and began working without washing hands. Inspector educated the operator on hand washing procedures.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the glass door reach in cooler jalapeno peppers are in direct contact with a nonfood grade to go bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom of the glass door reach in cooler cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink is filled with a bag of broccoli, a pitcher of iced tea and a water bottle. Operator emptied the hand washing 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. In the glass door reach in cooler thawed processed vegetables (vegan meat) that was thawed two days ago per operator is not date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Processed vegetables (vegan neat) is thawing at room temperature in the triple sink.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket chlorine sanitizer 200ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine chemical test kit.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. Employees completed the employee reporting agreements.
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