Ricks Taste of Maine

11661 String Fellow Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Ricks Taste of Maine stretching back to 2022. Ricks Taste of Maine was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Bokeelia restaurants, the typical score is 75; Ricks Taste of Maine is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner is signing and maintaining on food truck. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. The owner is posting form inside mobile unit. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Jul 26, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner will assure read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed owner DBPR HR Form 5030-105. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricks Taste of Maine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricks Taste of Maine on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricks Taste of Maine?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ricks Taste of Maine.

How does Ricks Taste of Maine compare to other restaurants in Bokeelia?

Ricks Taste of Maine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bokeelia average of 75.

Has Ricks Taste of Maine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ricks Taste of Maine have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ricks Taste of Maine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ricks Taste of Maine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricks Taste of Maine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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