RIVERHOUSE REEF AND GRILL - SECOND FLOOR
995 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941.729.0616
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed blue crab dip marked 11/2/24. Employee voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open box of cod stored above cabbage in 2nd floor walk in cooler. Manager removed cod.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored next to cooking oils on bottom of prep table. Manager removed oven cleaner.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in deep freezer in first floor kitchen.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with food contact surface up in 2nd floor kitchen in server station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of bar reach in cooler. Manager vacuumed water.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink 1st floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Alfredo sauce not dated in the upstairs reach in cooler.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/6/25 and date marked accordingly.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaging not removed after thawing. Person in charge removed ROP.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food production wristbands. Removed and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer 1st floor.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw eggs stored over ready to eat sausage. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at downstairs mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with black buildup.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees with bracelets on wrists. Employees removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar bins not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Observed blue crab dip marked 11/2/24. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed case of butter upstairs on room temperature storage rack at 68F. Employee relocated to walk in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.Observed sous vide free range chicken vacuum sealed more than 48 hours in walk in cooler. Chef opened seals. Sent information on special processing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in upstairs employee bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food in op reach in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor.Observed all second floor, onions on floor in walk in cooler, shrimp on floor in walk in cooler, oil on floor in dry storage.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed 2 buckets on cook line floor.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sheet pan of raw oysters over cooked rice. Manager moved oysters.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed raw oysters in walk-in cooler with no tag. Chef put tag back in box.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards in upstairs kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler door handle next to food line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food prep line. Operator removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with wrist bracelets on. Employee removed bracelets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on bottom shelf of table in servers area.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not filed in chronological order.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.
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.