RIVERSIDE SEAFOOD TAMPA
1509 E FLETCHER AVE STE 109-110, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machines in lobby area are soiled with black-mold like substance.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink on cooks line has no running water. Chef turned on water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has cleaning chemicals stored inside it.
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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. Chef hired over 60 days ago has not food handlers certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop in cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler.
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. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. On cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled on cooks line.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knifes stored in knife block on top of ice machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket next to walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop french fries inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink has dirty dishes, stored inside It. Manager removed and placed dishes in three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used inside rice bin. Manager removed bowl and placed at three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken and missing in kitchen area.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled cloth sitting on reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat French fries stored on top of top of raw squid inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed French fries and properly stored fries.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed fish,shrimp, chicken has no dates inside walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. Employee removed pan and placed at dishwasher.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of door leading out to back of restaurant.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hung overtop clean dishes storage shelves. Employee discarded fly tape.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Flour for frying fish stored next to handwashing sink on food preparation table across from fryers. Employee moved flour away from handwashing sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside empty mop bucket. Managers removed and properly stored mop.
Mar 6, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store utensils, operator moved at time of inspection.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator wrote and posted on cooler at time of inspection. Verified by inspector.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle upfront, discussed with operator. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored onto top of soiled ice machine, discussed with operator. Operator washed scoop at time of inspection and placed into container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in bin, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front handwashing. Provided operator handwashing sign at time of inspection. Operator posted on wall.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers stored over ready to eat shredded lettuce. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled under 3 Compartment Sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of breading.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler and prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of seasoning.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breading not labeled.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. Owner closed lid.
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.