4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
1869 W SR 434 STE 230, Longwood FL 32750 · 407-636-7402
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 20 plus around floor drain at front counter landing on portioned sauce cups - 20 plus in smoker pit - 10 on drying rack, landing on clean food pans - 5 below dish station - 3 on drying rack with clean food pans - 5 around floor drain in between reach in coolers __ total 63 total flying insects
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025001034 | Oct 25, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded cheese, 51F, held off temperature control at front counter less than 1 hour. Operator moved to cooler.
Accumulation of lime in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - sauce bottles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - backside of chopper - fan cover in walk in cooler 7
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Open dumpster lid.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. - drink ice. Employee using paper cup with bare hands to scoop drink ice for customer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RONT COUNTER: - pumpkin bayou (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states brought out less than hour ago. Moved to walkin for better cooling. SAN-FRY; - hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); - ham (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states brought out less 1 hour Manager brought to walk in cooler for better cooling
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - brisket trimmings (112F - Hot Holding). Observed trimmings in pan sitting on counter. Manager moved to hot box
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - employee used paper cup to scoop ice.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk (46 - Cold Holding). Manager states held overnight - chicken wings (47 - Cold Holding) - butter (47 - Cold Holding)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom of smoker pit at front line
Oct 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Oct 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 20 plus around floor drain at front counter landing on portioned sauce cups - 20 plus in smoker pit - 10 on drying rack, landing on clean food pans - 5 below dish station - 3 on drying rack with clean food pans - 5 around floor drain in between reach in coolers __ total 63 total flying insects
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - turkey <1 hour (44F - Cold Holding); - smoked <1 hour wings (44F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: - pork (44F - Cold Holding); - beef (44F - Cold Holding) Manager states employee had moved racks out during prep.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - at bakery station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - pre wash sink at bakery soiled. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Right side door of glass mini reach in cooler does not close all the way
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by ice machine
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dish wash area had multiple pot scrubbers
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Black single serve forks at front line by steam table not inverted
Equipment in poor repair. Right side door of glass mini reach in cooler does not close all the way
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle kitchen area across from smoker oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill on cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Produce walk in cooler
Sep 7, 2023Inspection 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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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 115°
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the grill and fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler at the bakery water in the cabinet
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Office has engaged with Tallahassee for approval, operator has several locations that will be effected
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.