RIVERWOOD GOLF CLUB
4100 RIVERWOOD DR, Port Charlotte FL 33953 · 941-764-6661
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 partially frozen raw snapper not removed from the reduced oxygen packaging. The operator removed the raw fish from the packaging.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee bottled water stored in the sandwich station reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled water.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken packaged using the reduced oxygen method. The operator stated the chicken was packaged within 48 hours. The operator removed the chicken from the packaging.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 8 copper mule cups in bar with copper lining inside cups. Observed bartender bartender removing cups in bar.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following cans dented on storage shelf. Cream Of Chicken Soup - Campbell's 50 oz x3 Sweetened Condensed Milk Casa Solano 14 oz x2 Classic Garbanzo Beans - Sysco #10 x1. Observed Chef segregate cans for return for credit.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed food debris on backside of handles on reach in cooler, on make line. Observed Chef cleaning handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler by espresso maker, in bar with torn gaskets.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on floor of walk in freezer. Observed Chef removing fry cases to shelf.
Iced tea dispenser/ soda guns not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda guns with black mold like substance on nozzles. Observed bartender cleaning soda guns.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave in server ally/ pick up window with food splatter inside. Observed Chef cleaning microwave.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers in bar, not inverted upside down. Observed bartender inverting properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed strudel topping stored in cambro without identifying label. Observed Chef labeling strudel.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following: 1: Can opener put away clean with food debris on blade. Observed sous chef cleaning blade. 2: Slicer with food debris on blade. Observed sous chef cleaning slicer. 3: Cutting boards with food stains and possible black mold.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a cambro with nuts inside, not labeled. Observed sous chef labeling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with possible black mold on shield.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on make tables with cut marks throughout.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no beard guard. Observed cook putting on guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint. Observed cook putting on hat.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed microwave with coating on inside peeling off. Observed sous chef removing microwave out of kitchen, to be discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen,gaskets soiled. Observed cook cleaning gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean. Observed dish employee cleaning off the labels.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in holder stored with handles down. Observed dish employee correct,re wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a cambro with coffee filters inside, with out a lid. Observed server placing a lid on cambro.
Stored food not covered. Observed a 1/4 cambro on dry storage shelf with nuts inside not covered. Observed sous chef covering container.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed at make station across from double oven, cutting board attached to make station to where it can't be removed to clean properly with food debris under cutting board. Cutting board grooves and stained as well
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator put in dish area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of handles on reach in coolers in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout boards.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in cooler not segregated from restaurants food.
Food-contact surface not smooth or non removable and easily cleanable. Observed at make station across from double oven, cutting board attached to male station to where it can't be removed to clean properly and food debris under cutting board.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on bread warmer handle. Observed operator remove and put into dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers put away clean. Observed operator remove and put into dish area to be removed and washed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed containers of food prep utensils stored handles down. Observed operator correctly putting utensils handles up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on shelf, not in a protective container with lid. Observed operator place coffee filters into a container with lid.
Mar 8, 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. Observed slicer with food debris on it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach ins worn
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with food contact up instead of handles up.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking can opener to dish and returning to another station with out changing gloves. Coached employee and gloves were changed before continuing with prep duties.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris. Observed Chef putting into dish station and running through dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on oven door. Observed Chef removing tongs and storing them properly Office Work the oven door
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