RIKATS PIZZA THE BEST CUBAN PIZZA
1410 AIRPORT PULLING RD, Naples FL 34104 · 786.354.0689
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F cold hold, munster cheese 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice and moved foods to working reach in cooler. Observed Munster cheese 54F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
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 ServSafe manager certification expired 06/09/26.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar. Operator removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway leading to walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container at cook line. Operator labeled container.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over pickles. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored over prep area. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink near prep area. Operator provided soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Sugar bag stored on floor near dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery to go bag used to store unwrapped bread in reach in cooler. Operator removed bread from bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler in back storage area. Operator moved to moved food to proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked paper towels
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed phone.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); diced ham (49 F - Cold Holding) operator moved food to functioning coolers and freezers to rapidly cool food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with chairs and boxes. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit to test chlorine levels in three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and watch on top of make table. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with dishes. Operator moved to allow access to hand wash sink. Repeat 8/10/2023
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in back prep, storage area.
Mar 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair then continue to handle clean equipment and engage in food preparation. Educated employee on proper hand washing and employee washed hands and rewashed equipment.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in contact with cut ham and cheese.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with dishes. Operator moved to allow access to hand wash sink. Repeat 8/10/2023
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager for establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food handler training.
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in back prep, storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stood on floor.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hands on pants and then handle clean dishes. Operator informed cook that when they touch clothing they need to wash hands and change gloves as well.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes stored inside next to the three compartment sink. Operator removed the items stored inside the hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on the shelf across from the reach in refrigerator.
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.