RIVER'S EDGE
6226 OHIO AVENUE, Gibsonton FL 33534 · 813.671.9196
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Evidence of termites on wood door between the chest freezer room and the storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022049870 | Jun 29, 2022 | May 25, 2023 | $560 |
| 3--2023022894 | Apr 3, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Cat food and water outside near bathroom.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mats on hand wash sink at outdoor bar, employee removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in shed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on reach in cooler at indoor bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink at bar tests 0 ppm, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags for oysters not in chronological order.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from box of oysters, manager placed tag in box at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has a total of 13 employees and provided 2 food handler certifications.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute and ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. In shed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Reach in cooler door handle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table with bread.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up container with water at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled across from sauce cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Ceiling tile missing. In shed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn. Reach in cooler door handle broke next to handwash sink in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door that leads to outdoor bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler next to handwash sink in kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Outdoor bar 3 compartment sink tested 15 ppm chlorine, employee remade at time of inspection tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags, manager date marked at time of inspection.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair near ice machines.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler next to handwash sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled in cooler shed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic cups on floor in dry storage room.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 100ppm chlorine.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 98 F on counter.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags available, operator states they haven't had oysters in a month.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink at bar.
Ceiling tile missing. In freezer shed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in freezer shed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor in dry storage shed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concreted floor near walk in cooler.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 61 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At indoor bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At indoor bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at outdoor bar not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in shed with chest freezers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to walk in cooler, employee inverted at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on cooler, employee removed at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outdoor bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor in dry storage shed.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 200 Quaternary ammonia.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For oysters, operator placed in order at time of inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink near walk in cooler.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need Quaternary ammonia test strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine across from chest freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in shed with chest freezers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses and vape above reach in cooler at indoor bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broke next to chest freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At out door bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler over sauces. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage shed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cut lettuce and tomatoes in reach in cooler.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 verified via versa.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over hush puppies in chest freezer, operator removed at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked.
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. No proof of employee training for new hire. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled card board stuck to floor in shed with chest freezers.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in shed with chest freezers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash can lid broken in women's rest room.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food above limes in reach in cooler at indoor bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag above shelf, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn 3 door coolers on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near dry storage shed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at indoor bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at outdoor bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelving rusting/plastic chipping.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins, cups, and straws on floor in dry storage shed.
Nov 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee work with raw beef and changed gloves without washing hands then touched cheese.
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Seating change from 75 to 180.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Evidence of termites on wood door between the chest freezer room and the storage room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage in reach in cooler dated 10/29/2023.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage in reach in cooler dated 10/29/2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At indoor bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At indoor bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute.
Ceiling tile missing. In chest freezer shed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler above tomatoes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbud case on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Rice gasket torn under nacho cheese. Reach in cooler door handle broken next to chest freezer in kitchen.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. No seating increase evaluation form submitted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. O hand wash sign at indoor and outdoor bar.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cinder block in reach in cooler in chest freezer room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Knives and napkins on floor in shed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
For reporting purposes only. Increase in seating from 75 to 180. For reporting purpose only.
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.