RIVERVIEW TAP HOUSE
10656 NEW EAST BAY RD, Gibsonton FL 33534 · 813-374-3643
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
OCT 23
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies near 3 Compartment Sink. 24 live flies at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072685 | Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2023045709 | Aug 1, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket next to soda boxes.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer near walk in cooler.
Sep 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee hands put on gloves without washing hands to begin food prep.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. All food handler certifications expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled in front of walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in black pepper.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted at bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Canola oil on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and knives not all facing the same direction at bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic Togo container in jalapeños and marinara in reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack on dry storage rack in kitchen.
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic Togo container in jalapeños and marinara in reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack on dry storage rack in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jamal Gwinn
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to POS system.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor at bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted at bar. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, operator remade tested 150 quaternary ammonium.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 for 3 Compartment Sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted at bar, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler at bar. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and table on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 2, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to office.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to reach in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in freezer door handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 2, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies near 3 Compartment Sink. 24 live flies at bar
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to office.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to reach in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in freezer door handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live flies near 3 Compartment Sink. 24 live flies at bar
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
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 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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at host stand.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to office.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to reach in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in freezer door handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on counter at 3 Compartment Sink, employee placed under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.