Riko Hotdogs - Nost

815 Eagle Ridge Dr, Unit 602, Lake Wales, FL 33859
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Riko Hotdogs - Nost has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Wales restaurant scores 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88F Operator heated water for utensils. Water 136F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector tested sanitizer with chemical test strips.
16-37-1
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups and lids on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter. Operator placed utensils in water that is higher 135F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of the reach in cooler by the exit door.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the left side. Employee cleaned ice machine. Wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Side counter next to the fryer.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron over sugar container. Employee removed apron. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken seasoning on the floor by ice machine. Bag of rice and container of rice on the floor next to the storage rack next to the ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On prep table.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws on the floor by the exit door.
25-05-4
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Lysol next to dry tea. Employee moved Lysol to cleaner shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back back kitchen. Employee clean ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed e-vape next on shelf next to the reach-in cooler. Employee moved vape to employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust observed in reach in cooler at the bottom. Employee washed rinsed and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Employee cleaned and sanitized wall. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riko Hotdogs - Nost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riko Hotdogs - Nost on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riko Hotdogs - Nost?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riko Hotdogs - Nost.

How does Riko Hotdogs - Nost compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Riko Hotdogs - Nost most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Riko Hotdogs - Nost's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riko Hotdogs - Nost have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Riko Hotdogs - Nost 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 Riko Hotdogs - Nost inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Riko Hotdogs - Nost is inspected around three times per year on average.