HOUSE ON THE RIVER
301 SW 3 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954-205-2731
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
MAR 24
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under the fryer on the cook line 1 live roach behind the flip top coolers on the cook line 5 live roaches on the floor in the clean plates and serving platters area of the ware washing room
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025008326 | Feb 5, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25. Observed food handling at time of inspection. Operator renewed at time of inspection
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored above bottled beverages in bakery walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tsaziki sauce (48F - Cold Holding) being held in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. Item not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tsaziki sauce (48F - Cold Holding) being held in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale cafe station: cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding). Being held in unit for approximately 2 hours, pan of rice being held in shallow hotel pan with flip top open. Operator moved to reach in coolers
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Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled on cook line flip tops
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection. Quaternary test kit provided
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored apron top of restaurant food items in cafe flip top cooler. Employee removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in prep area. Oven prep area. Employee started to clean microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door low top on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at multiple reach in coolers, flip top coolers. Discussed with operator
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top bottom cooler, raw chicken was stored over squirt bottles of salad dressings. The chicken was moved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the cook line, a spray bottle of green soap was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle
Feb 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live small flying insects landing on the cork board over the chefs prep table across from the walk in cooler. 1 live small flying insect landing on the utensil storage rack over the prep sink in the kitchen 1 live small flying insect landing on a pair of tongs on the utensil storage rack over the prep sink in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on a plate on the cook line 2 live small flying insects landing on the cutting board of the seafood station of the cook line Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on clean utensils over the triple sink in the ware washing room separate from the kitchen Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the shelves in the storage area for the plates and serving platters in the ware washing room Approximately 30 live small flying insects landing on clean plates and serving platters in the ware washing room
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under the fryer on the cook line 1 live roach behind the flip top coolers on the cook line 5 live roaches on the floor in the clean plates and serving platters area of the ware washing room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the prep area that is closest to the cook line, a gasket was stored inside. The gasket was removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the prep kitchen and on the cook line
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clams and mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In the walk in cooler, in 1/3 pans
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.