RIVER CITY GRILL
131 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-639-7765
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator the form and printed the written procedure during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time on egg wash at cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags not date marked. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep area table. Operator cleaned the blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handwash sink blocked with the garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access to the handwash sink.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all foodhandler training certificates expired.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured at storage area next to ice machine and at end of the bar next to soda boxes. Operator secured the tanks with chains.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen including Walk in Cooler.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at prep area. Operator removed the water by mopping the floor.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth on the floor at cookline. Operator replaced the sanitizer with another clean container and placed it on shelf.
Jul 15, 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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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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the equipment to correct to 100ppm.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed mini-butter cups not time marked at frontline. Operator time marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the slicer blade. Operator cleaned the equipment.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind multiple cold holding unit door handles. Operator cleaned the door handles.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the bottom of the Reach in Cooler.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station at handwash sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef, Jesse Leitch.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employees at cookline.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on multiple employees at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint on their heads.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Reach in Cooler.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed unwrapped straws exposed to splash next to wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the straws from splash at handwash sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection 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 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/ Stephen Iadevaia, 09/10/2018.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area. Operator placed in a proper manner to dry by not stacking to allow air dry.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the food items.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over pasta at Make Table. Operator removed the pasta from underneath the raw chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed egg wash at cookline next to stove on prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator the form and printed the written procedure during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
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.