CLUB AT RIVER WILDERNESS
2250 WILDERNESS BLVD, Parrish FL 34219 · 941-776-2691
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021033138 | May 13, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed both of their dish machines at 0ppm chlorine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over lemons in the right side cook line cooler. Operator swapped them.
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. Observed no proof of training for the employees.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed the women's restroom in the kitchen not clean.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead palmetto bugs in the women's restroom in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave left of the cook line with debris buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly protected. Operator inverted the to go boxes and stored the coffee filters.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 missing floor tiles in servers room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand-sink.
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Observed dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in server room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 missing floor tiles in servers room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand-sink.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Observed dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Chef cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in server room.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed partially thawed tuna in sealed package with no slit cut in bags. Chef cut slit in bags.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact observed duct tape on handle of heated cabinet. Chef removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one food prep employee with a watch on their wrist. Employee removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 missing floor tiles in servers room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand-sink.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the back storeroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in dish room.
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
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. Observed no proof of food handlers training.
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. Observed some forms completed but not all.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the back storeroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in dish room.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dining room ceiling vents with dust and dirt buildup.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Obsessed missing/cracked floor tiles in kitchen dish area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in server room not smooth and durable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on kitchen hood system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in mens or women's locker rooms.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers and flat top grill soiled with grease.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink/black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed open coffee filters on shelf. Chef put back in bag.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in dish room.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in server room not smooth and durable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer adjacent to fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs in mens and women's in front hall. No signs in mens or women's locker rooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled dish racks.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door with no self closer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill and stove.
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Louis Santiago, expired 7/2/2023 Servsafe.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked,missing and broken floor tiles in kitchen area by three part sink. Broken missing floor tiles at floor drain in servers kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no hand wash signs in mens or women's public restrooms.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 1 can Arrezio marinara and 1 can Arrezio olives from dry storage room. Chef removed from shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Louis Santiago, expired 7/2/2023 Servsafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wet towel used under cutting board in prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small black grooved cutting board at bar area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom. Chef stated new one on order, changed companies.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed food prep employee drinking out of plastic water bottle.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked,missing and broken floor tiles in kitchen area by three part sink. Broken missing floor tiles at floor drain in servers kitchen.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed rinse gauge on dishwasher not working.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe no hand wash signs in mens or women's public restrooms.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of foam cups stored on the floor by employee lockers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
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.