RIVER LANDING BISTRO
11057 DOWLING PARK DR, Live Oak FL 32060 · 386 658 5777
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 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. Onion soup dated 9-17. Manager voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019027939 | Jan 30, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 | $300 |
| 5--2017039380 | Aug 10, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk with no date mark in front reach-in cooler and unknown open date. Manager discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances on ice machine deflector plate. Reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances on ice.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back handwash sink. Manager replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Onion soup dated 9-17. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle on grill melted. Manager discarded.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked handle on spatula.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of prep shelf soiled with old food debris.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up magnet and paper from floor and continued food preparation. Manager directed employee to stop, wash hands, and change gloves.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream opened three days prior with no date mark. Manager marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin diverter plate soiled with mold like substance. Manager removed. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Manager removed. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce on floor of walk-in cooler and oil on floor in hallway. Manager moved both to shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Cappuccino backsplash soiled with food debris.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Milk opened four days prior per manager not dated. Manager dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease and food accumulation.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with no Food Handler Certificate.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food shelves over prep tables. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses on food shelf over prep/cooking area. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cappuccino backsplash soiled with food debris.
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.