2 RIVERS LOCAL BAR
20199 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Dunnellon FL 34431 · 3527634011
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Open gallon of milk missing date mark from date of opening inside reach-in cooler in server station. The printed sell-by date is expired. Manager unable to determine when the milk was opened.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Open gallon of milk missing date mark from date of opening inside reach-in cooler in server station. The printed sell-by date is expired. Manager unable to determine when the milk was opened.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has undergone a change of ownership and is currently open and serving food to the public without a license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Open package containing raw bacon stored on shelf directly above gallon of milk inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager moved the milk to another shelf during this inspection. 2. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pan containing sliced cucumbers and sliced tomatoes inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager removed the eggs from the shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside warmer near cookline: beef tips (81F - Reheating 3 hours); mac and cheese (110F - Reheating 3 hours); mashed potatoes (112F - Reheating 3 hours); chicken soup (110F - Reheating 3 hours). Manager stated all items were cooked and cooled the previous day and were briefly heated on the stovetop, then placed into the warmer to continue to reheat at 11am this morning. Manager stated temperatures were not taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Inside warmer near cookline: beef tips (81F - Reheating 3 hours); mac and cheese (110F - Reheating 3 hours); mashed potatoes (112F - Reheating 3 hours); chicken soup (110F - Reheating 3 hours). Manager stated all items were cooked and cooled the previous day and were briefly heated on the stovetop, then placed into the warmer to continue to reheat at 11am this morning. Manager stated temperatures were not taken. Stop sales issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles containing degreaser and grill cleaner stored on shelf directly beside boxes of food service gloves near cookline. Manager removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall near mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk missing date mark from date of opening inside reach-in cooler in server station. The printed sell-by date is expired. Manager unable to determine when the milk was opened. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in server station blocked by cardboard laid over sink. Manager removed the cardboard during this inspection.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available for chlorine dish machine. Manager provided quaternary test strips.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menu or posted anywhere in restaurant for undercooked eggs and steak offered in restaurant. Inspector printed a consumer advisory and thr manager posted it during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label in warewash area. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on dish rack above clean dishes near kitchen entrance. Manager removed the cup from the shelf during this inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken faucet at mop sink behind building.
Food stored on floor. Several jugs of cooking oil stored directly on floor near cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Filters in hood above cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Top of dish machine soiled with dust. 3. Top of knife rack on wall near kitchen entrance soiled with dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of 12 pans on clean dish rack near kitchen entrance.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open. Manager closed the lid during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall at right side of cookline soiled with black substance.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes containing unwashed mushrooms and unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf directly above container of mayonnaise inside reach-in cooler in server station. Manager moved the mayonnaise to another shelf during this inspection.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Scorched electrical outlet on ceiling above cookline.
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On top of refrigerated make-table in server station: butter packets (75F - Cold Holding). Butter packets are in pan at room temperature. Employee stated the butter has been left at room temperature overnight. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of refrigerated make-table in server station: butter packets (75F - Cold Holding). Butter packets are in pan at room temperature. Employee stated the butter has been left at room temperature overnight. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan stored down inside handwash sink near cookline. Inspector removed pan from sink before washing hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in server station or cookline. Employee provided towels during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Duct tape on ceiling in server station. 2. Unsealed wood on ceiling in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Round hole in wall in hallway near kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop down in flour inside bin at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of flour bin near cookline soiled with grease. 2. Several coolers near cookline soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of 17 pans on shelf in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Hood over cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor under and around equipment in server station and kitchen soiled with trash and/or food debris. 3. Wall in kitchen near fryer soiled with grease.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open tray containing raw ground sausage stored on shelf directly above box containing whole in-tact beef steak and raw bacon inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee moved raw sausage to lower shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in server station blocked/covered with large tray. Employee removed tray from sink during this inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of several clean pans on clean dish rack in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Lid on dumpster in parking lot left open.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe broken off below mop sink behind restaurant.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in kitchen handling food who has been employed since the last inspection without food handler training.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups beside fountain machine in server station.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below grill rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of four pans on clean dish storage rack near dish machine.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on wall in kitchen near handwash sink.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Plans on file do not match current layout of establishment. New plans must be submitted and approved.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Plans on file do not match current layout of establishment. New plans must be submitted and approved.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two large cans of ketchup with large dents on seams stored on supply shelf in kitchen. Stop sale issued.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0PPM. Chlorine bucket empty. Operator does not have a replacement on-site. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the dish machine for sanitizing and set up the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dish machine can be set up.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on grill at cookline: hollandaise made w/ egg (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the hollandaise sauce was made in-house with egg and held on grill for approximately 3 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded hollandaise during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black buildup.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips for dish machine unavailable.
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/. Plans on file do not match current layout of establishment. New plans must be submitted and approved.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste basket in women's restroom. Manager placed lid on waste basket in restroom during this inspection.
Dumpster lid open and/or not on nonabsorbent pad. Dumpster lid left open at end of parking lot. Dumpster and grease receptacle sitting directly on soil.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on door of reach-in freezer in storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Large quantity of glass bottles and paper trash scattered around dumpster at end of parking lot.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large section of drywall missing in kitchen above reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving, packaging, and down inside pan containing chicken nuggets inside reach-in freezer near cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager placed a handwritten sign at handwash sink during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to three clean pans on clean dish rack near kitchen entrance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe missing below mop sink behind restaurant.
Stored food not covered. Pan of chicken stored uncovered on shelf inside reach-in freezer near cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored on shelf above pan of washed and diced celery inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Inspector had manager place diced celery above unwashed produce during this inspection.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection behind building near mop sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on soiled shelving in kitchen near reach-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in center of kitchen above clean pans. Employee removed drink cup from prep table during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. Shelving in kitchen near reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipes below mop sink behind building cut off.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in kitchen on lower shelf of prep table missing label. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.