RICKS TACO CARTEL
Health inspection records show RICKS TACO CARTEL in NAPLES has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
2880 BECCA AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/11/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13555710
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 2 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the reach in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 78F standing water. Operator drained the water. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, operator provided soap.
10/21/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10883854
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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).
- 41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
4/11/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10774255
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8834254
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup if ice inside the reach in freezer. Warning
- 35B-14-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8707603
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. There are flour tortillas in direct contact with a cloth wiping towel.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee is wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
- 24-17-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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.
1/4/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8468210
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Processed vegetables (vegan neat) is thawing at room temperature in the triple sink.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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).
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - 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.
8/9/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8329950
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket chlorine sanitizer 200ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine chemical test kit.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site