Rickys Tacos Crystal River

630 Ne 2 Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Rickys Tacos Crystal River has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to other Crystal River restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in cooler trailer stored out of the back door area near mop sink, not added to plans or constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Ricardo V. with no food manager certification and no other food manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall and ceiling not constructed to smooth and durable. Made of spray foam/insulation material. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**

36-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Ricardo V. with no food manager certification and no other food manager present. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk-in cooler trailer stored out of the back door area near mop sink, not added to plans or constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation and 2 employees without proper hair restraints. **Warning**

13-04-4

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Shawarma cooking with al pastor being carved outside of back door near walk-in cooler trailer. Observed live flying insects landing on meat. Discussed with operator approved cooking method and location. Issued stop sale on entire product. **Warning**

08B-32-4

Basic - Wall and ceiling not constructed to smooth and durable. Made of spray foam/insulation material. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

36-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

32-04-4

Nov 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rickys Tacos Crystal River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rickys Tacos Crystal River on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rickys Tacos Crystal River compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Rickys Tacos Crystal River most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Rickys Tacos Crystal River's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rickys Tacos Crystal River have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rickys Tacos Crystal River means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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