BREE'S RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT
29250 LAKE LINDSEY RD, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-799-2252
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
JAN 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed 1 live small flying insects found in kitchen not landing on any food contact surfaces. Operator eliminated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018026280 | Apr 30, 2018 | Jul 5, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2018012359 | Dec 1, 2017 | Apr 5, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In slide door cooler at the end of the cook line. 1 side of the door is in disrepair and was cracked open causing food temperature to be slightly elevated. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. butter (45F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding)
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Canadian bacon frozen on 6/28. Date pulled from freezer not marked.
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap in bar area
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
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Equipment in poor repair. slide door cooler at the end of the cook line. 1 side of the door is in disrepair and was cracked open causing food temperature to be slightly elevated
Floor in disrepair in bar area.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed by end of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris and slicer blade guard.
Floor in disrepair in bar area and at entrance of walk-in freezer.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator. Since last violation, operator has been marking tags.
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed 1 live small flying insects found in kitchen not landing on any food contact surfaces. Operator eliminated.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw comminuted beef stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler. Employee started to correct storage.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator. Since last violation, operator has been marking tags.
Ceiling vents soiled with dust and a mold-like substance with condensation in kitchen.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen landing on a bowl and a squeeze bottle. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized items.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 45 seats inside 12 seats outside
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line with 45F ambient temperature. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at approximately 7am. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (46F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Behind ice machine
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in eggs Benedict Ahi tuna in nachos
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hand soap at hand wash sink in bar area
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 45 seats inside 12 seats outside
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 45 seats inside 12 seats outside
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside, behind ice maker room
Jul 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 43 seats inside, 44 outside picnic tables.Licensed for 49 seats.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats.
Jun 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 43 seats inside, 44 outside picnic tables.Licensed for 49 seats.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half in walk in cooler date marked 6/7, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -raw ground beef tube (49F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer, cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chunk provolone (47F - Cold Holding);moved to freezer, half and half (52F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale, no temperatures taken since saturday, 6 days ago
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats.
Jun 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 43 seats inside, 44 outside picnic tables.Licensed for 49 seats.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over fish in glass door cooler, operator move fish to top
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half in walk in cooler date marked 6/7, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -raw ground beef tube (49F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer, cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chunk provolone (47F - Cold Holding);moved to freezer, half and half (52F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale, no temperatures taken since saturday, 6 days ago
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 43 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 49 seats.
Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 48 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 48 seats.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over ground beef in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in walk in cooler. Operator dated.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tiffany
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in dry storage room.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelets
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 48 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 48 seats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 48 seats inside, 44 outside. Licensed for 48 seats.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by hand wash sink
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.