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9700 SW RIVERVIEW CIR, Arcadia FL 34269 · 941.625.4407
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fish station, white fish at 50 F at 11:28, observed operator ice down fish, re temperatures at 12:14 at 47 F
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available for the chlorine dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test strips available for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sinks.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water turned off at the handwashing sink behind the bar. Observed max water temperature of 77F.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with bagged bread in the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 lbs of chicken wings in reach in cooler temping at 57F. Observed Chef volunteered to automatically dispose of wings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach freezer on cook line, torn gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer, on cook line with food debris on gaskets. Observed cook cleaning gaskets completely.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks putting gloves on, no hand washing.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching hat, then resuming food prep, without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fish station, white fish at 50 F at 11:28, observed operator ice down fish, re temperatures at 12:14 at 47 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish in water and ice, in a container, in hand sink. Observed employee remove fish.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of reach in coolers, on line, food debris on handles. Observed employees cleaning handles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer, on make line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a sack of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed employees removing, and storing 6 inches off floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter all inside. Observed operator cleaning out microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with food. Observed employees cleaning gaskets.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board next to slicer with food stains on it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on cook line some build up on back side of door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with groove marks on them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board by slicer. Observed operator removing cloth.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink next to 3 compartment sink in bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above cook line with accumulation of black dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items in walk in freezer stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with grease buildup.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.