RIVER HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
3943 NEW RIVER HILLS PKWY, Valrico FL 33596 · (813) 453-4251
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of baked beans dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bags of shredded cheeses in reach in freezers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottles in reach in cooler.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Inspection 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened packages of sliced and shredded cheeses in sandwich cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris. Inside of soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned all items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in salad cooler not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles observed in various locations in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash and food debris built up behind chest freezer. Operator cleaned the area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheddar Jack Cheese and milk in reach in cooler not dated. Milk at bar not dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on left of cookline used as dump sink. Food debris observed in the sink. Hand sink at bar used as dump sink. Observed ice in the sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna served seared rare not identified as undercooked on menu.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to manager, printed and posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and pasta sauce in 2-door reach in cooler not dated. Multiple salad ingredients in salad flip top cooler not dated. Multiple items in walk in cooler not dated.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of dish machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on flip top cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employees removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler door. Gaskets torn on cookline flip top cooler.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle broken off at water supply under garbage disposal in dish area. Water dripping into floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash and food debris observed on the floor behind chest freezer in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water and cases of chips stored on floor in bar storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk flour.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind slicer soiled with food debris.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at 2 holsters at bar
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over dairy in reach in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked crab and raw fish in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with debris. Cutting boards on cook line soiled Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled woh debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruit, cooked meatballs in reach in cooler not dated Walk in cooler cooked wings, sauces and cooked lamb not dated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At far left hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior doors of reach in coolers, fryers and storage tables soiled with food debris Gaskets soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs, pizza toppings, and cut lettuce in cooler not covered
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over dairy in reach in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked crab and raw fish in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with debris. Cutting boards on cook line soiled Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled woh debris.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruit, cooked meatballs in reach in cooler not dated Walk in cooler cooked wings, sauces and cooked lamb not dated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At far left hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior doors of reach in coolers, fryers and storage tables soiled with food debris Gaskets soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Cooked meatballs, pizza toppings, and cut lettuce in cooler not covered
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over parsley in 2 door refrigerator. Employee discarded the eggs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has buildup of food debris. Manager removed to dish pit.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on top shelf at cookline.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at pantry station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored next to food items on lower shelf of prep table. Backpack stored on shelf next to clean dishes in dish area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in dish area.. employee separated items to air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler at cookline.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of pasta observed on floor in dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 4 tongs observed on oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by 2 door refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent screens on ice machine have buildup of dust.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed parsley stored over milk jugs in 2 door refrigerator. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bulk spice blend observed in dry storage
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 to operator
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. Emailed to operator
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on top of dish machine
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above prep table adjacent to prep line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on service line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink on service line leaking
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.