RICKYS TACOS CRYSTAL RIVER LLC
630 NE 2 AVE, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352.400.6467
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2025
NOV 25
APR 26
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Ricardo V. with no food manager certification and no other food manager present.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in cooler trailer stored out of the back door area near mop sink, not added to plans or constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Discussed with operator.
Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Ricardo V. with no food manager certification and no other food manager present.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in cooler trailer stored out of the back door area near mop sink, not added to plans or constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Discussed with operator.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wall and ceiling not constructed to smooth and durable. Made of spray foam/insulation material. Discussed with operator.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Ricardo V. with no food manager certification and no other food manager present.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in cooler trailer stored out of the back door area near mop sink, not added to plans or constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Discussed with operator.
1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation and 2 employees without proper hair restraints.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product.
Wall and ceiling not constructed to smooth and durable. Made of spray foam/insulation material. Discussed with operator.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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