Rico Suave's Food Truck
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Rico Suave's Food Truck has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Captiva restaurants, the typical score is 74; Rico Suave's Food Truck is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); Operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat green salsa and ready to each shredded cheese. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear door left open during service Repeat from 07-25-2023
35B-14-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood exhaust system. Exhaust system is allowing grease to run down the sides of vehicle and into the ground.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of soda in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To,go,containers not inverted during storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm); Operator discarded and refilled to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
21-07-4
47
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and seafood. Operator moved food to proper storage based on internal temperature requirements **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in refrigerator. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding) in a chafing pan on back counter. Per operator food had been out about an hour. Operator iced down food and covered to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: pico de gallo (53 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61 F - Cold Holding) in a chafing pan on back counter. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser empty. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Soap dispenser not functioning. **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. MFDV back door and front service window open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Rear door open **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: No hand washing sign present. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and seafood. Operator moved food to proper storage based on internal temperature requirements **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding) in a chafing pan on back counter. Per operator food had been out about an hour. Operator iced down food and covered to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. None available. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers offered undercooked. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-081 Consumer Advisory **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser empty. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with items inside sink on truck. Operator cleared sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. No proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. MFDV back door and front service window open. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in tartar sauce. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
37
Oct 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rico Suave's Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rico Suave's Food Truck on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rico Suave's Food Truck?
Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rico Suave's Food Truck.
How does Rico Suave's Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Captiva?
Rico Suave's Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Captiva average of 74.
Has Rico Suave's Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rico Suave's Food Truck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rico Suave's Food Truck 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 Rico Suave's Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rico Suave's Food Truck is inspected around two times per year on average.
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