DRIFTERS RIVERFRONT BAR AND GRILL
55716 FRONT ST, Astor FL 32102 · (352)759-2802
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -corned beef in walk in cooler dated 10/07.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018043808 | Jun 7, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -mojo pork at 56°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler last night.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -mojo pork at 56°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler last night.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour not labeled.
Oct 24, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler drawer.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -corned beef in walk in cooler dated 10/07.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -corned beef in walk in cooler dated 10/07.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken wings at cook line at 50°f. Out of cooler 20 minutes. Advised operator to place pan of chicken wings into ice bath and not overstock container.
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler drawer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked greens in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -styrofoam cup used to dispense flour.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink next to dish machine.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -special menu advertising seared tuna not marked as raw.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. -ahi tuna.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
Food stored on floor. -bag of panko and bag of black beans on floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Collard greens at 114°f in hot holding cabinet. Operator stated collard greens have been in cabinet 1 hour. Cabinet temperature 140°f. Operator moved to stove to rapidly reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb by back door.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine, bar area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.