Rickema Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Rickema Food Service has 17 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up 10 times.
Rickema Food Service's latest score of 55 falls below the Naples average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 12/1/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the center compartment of the triple sink goat (80F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the center compartment of the triple sink goat (80F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the front counter is blocked by cases of bottled drinks.
31A-09-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. There is a knife block in use on a shelf by the back door.
14-55-4
55
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license has been ex since 12/1/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a styrofoam cup inside a container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a bag of plantains on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler by the triple sink raw fish is stored above unwashed carrots and peppers. Operator moved the fish to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. There are six dead roaches in the kitchen. Operator swept up the dead roaches and mopped the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the front counter. Provided operator with a hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. There is torn foil on a shelf next to the steam table.
14-20-4
61
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is goat thawing in the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on a non working make table. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler by the triple sink, cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); tomato paste (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); chopped fresh garlic in oil (50F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler by the triple sink, cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); tomato paste (70F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); chopped fresh garlic in oil (50F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. There is one dead riach on the floor by the triple sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is goat thawing in the triple sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
45
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing in the cooler in front of the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease in the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There is one rodent dropping on the rim of a washed bowl on the wire rack next to the steam table. There are three rodent droppings in the outside dry storage shed. There is one rodent dropping on a shelf over the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing the areas where droppings were observed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: There are two fresh droppings on a plate on the clean plate storage shelf. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing in the cooler in front of the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease in the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
39
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the double door uptight reach in cooler a bowl of raw fish is stored on top of unwashed cabbage and papaya. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the white refrigerator raw shell eggs are stored over cooked potatoes. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There is one rodent dropping on the rim of a washed bowl on the wire rack next to the steam table. There are three rodent droppings in the outside dry storage shed. There is one rodent dropping on a shelf over the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing the areas where droppings were observed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in front of the triple sink, cooked turkey (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator the cooked turkey has been in the cooler greater than 12 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in front of the triple sink, cooked turkey (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator the cooked turkey has been in the cooler greater than 12 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the make table cooler in front of the triple sink **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. There are unwrapped apples available for customer self service on the bar. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. There is one dead roach on the floor in front of the triple sink. Operator cleaned the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing in the cooler in front of the triple sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease in the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
17
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Provided operator the employee health reporting agreement. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There used to be no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of cayenne pepper, turmeric, cloves by the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The chest freezer by the back door has a broken hinge and the exterior of the top is rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Containers originally used for chicken bouillon are re-used to hold other food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are cloves in a chicken bouillon container on a shelf by the backdoor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
47
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 31 rodent droppings observed on assorted plates on a shelf next to the steam table, 14 rodent droppings inside a basket next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen, approximately 40 rodent droppings on the floor behind a shelf at the entrance to the kitchen. There are 8 rodent droppings inside a container of sweet potatoes in dry storage, there are approximately 20 rodent droppings on the shelves by single service to go cups in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: There is one rodent dropping on a shelf under a deep fryer, 15 droppings on the shelves in the dry storage shed, three droppings in corner by the electrical panel. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of cayenne pepper, turmeric, cloves by the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The chest freezer by the back door has a broken hinge and the exterior of the top is rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There used to be no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Containers originally used for chicken bouillon are re-used to hold other food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are cloves in a chicken bouillon container on a shelf by the backdoor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 31 rodent droppings observed on assorted plates on a shelf next to the steam table, 14 rodent droppings inside a basket next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen, approximately 40 rodent droppings on the floor behind a shelf at the entrance to the kitchen. There are 8 rodent droppings inside a container of sweet potatoes in dry storage, there are approximately 20 rodent droppings on the shelves by single service to go cups in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. There are 8 rodent droppings inside a container of sweet potatoes in dry storage. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. According to individuals operating the food service establishment there is no person in charge unless the owner is present. **Warning**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the kitchen is blocked by a chair and a stool. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There used to be no soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The chest freezer by the back door has a broken hinge and the exterior of the top is rusted and pitted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There used to be no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Containers originally used for chicken bouillon are re-used to hold other food items. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are cloves in a chicken bouillon container on a shelf by the backdoor. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of cayenne pepper, turmeric, cloves by the back door. **Warning**
14-01-5
23
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.there are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the triple sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: There is no proof that any employees have completed the required employee food safety training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: There is no proof that employees have read and signed the employee health reporting agreement. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler by the hood, Fish (61F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. In the white reach in cooler by the triple sink shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: In the white reach in cooler cooked pasta 43F cold holding. In the make table cooler by the back door cooked goat 64F cooling. In the two door upright reach in cooler cut cabbage 44F cold holding; pasta salad 46F cold holding **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table goat (115F - Hot Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: In the steam table white rice 122F hot holding, corn meal 117F hot holding, black beans 127F hot holding, vegetable 119F hot holding, goat 116F hot holding. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.there are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
55
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler by the hood, Fish (61F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler by the hood, Fish (61F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. In the white reach in cooler by the triple sink shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table goat (115F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.there are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
41
Jul 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the white reach in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed peppers and leeks. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided a hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There are fish thawing in standing water in the prep sink. Operator turn3d on the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rickema Food Service last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rickema Food Service on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rickema Food Service?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Rickema Food Service.
How does Rickema Food Service compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Rickema Food Service most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Rickema Food Service's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rickema Food Service have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rickema Food Service means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rickema Food Service inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rickema Food Service is inspected around five times per year on average.
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