Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 55 falls below the Hollywood average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee failed to wash hands after handling raw chicken and continuing to handle cooking equipment. Reviewed procedures with employee and he washed hands, changed gloves, and began using tongs for raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bar sanitizer bucket reading greater than 500ppm quaternary. Manager remade to proper 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In tabletop steam well unit, marinara 129F at 11:50am (Reheating from 9:30am); sausage gravy 144F at 11:50am (Reheating from 9:30am); brown gravy 138F at 11:50am (Reheating from 9:30am). Per employee none opened today and directly from cooler. Items placed on grill to rapidly reach 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in freezers damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Frigidaire reach in by meat slicer. Manager added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of spoons on shelf in server area not stored handles up for service. Manager correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
55
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not in original packaging stored above opened package of hot dogs in 3 door stainless reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator provided loose roll **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair throughout
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water at mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in control device located in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded, cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
61
Jun 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Operator switched primed and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line fryers soiled
23-03-4
78
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose on wall opposite walk in cooler missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. On flattop griddle, cheese sauce 118F at 1:20pm (Initial Reheating from 11:00am). Employee moved to hotter part of flattop to rapidly reach 135F. Second temperature 1:35pm - 146F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging on chemical shelf. Employee marked as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in salad dressing at kitchen mini fliptop. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide can on chemicals shelf. Manager discarded can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at end of chemical shelf.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline wearing watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of black beans in Frigidaire cooler in prep area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top beverage container on prep table opposite front fryers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open top beverage container on prep table opposite front fryers.
12B-12-5
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
30
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge 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 Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rickey's Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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