Rick's on the Island

1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Rick's on the Island has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 6, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Walton Beach restaurant, which scores around 96. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Milk, Hushpuppies, and Raw Chicken stored on floor of exterior walk in cooler at front of building.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in exterior walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen cook line- milk mixture 49f. Operator placed ice under milk mixture to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

01C-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed case of shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer in kitchen cook line area.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler with dust present. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid renewal fee during inspection. Track #22490900. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-2

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw fish over cooked chicken in walk in cooler second shelf from bottom. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed cooked crawfish on floor in walk in freezer under storage rack right side.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection observed scoop handle resting in large flour and breading containers across from service window.

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed fan cover in walk in cooler with debris build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the lower right side that opens to the outside. Pizza kitchen.

35B-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rick's on the Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rick's on the Island on file is from Dec 6, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rick's on the Island?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rick's on the Island.

How does Rick's on the Island compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Rick's on the Island most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Rick's on the Island's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rick's on the Island have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rick's on the Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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