RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE
102 RIVIERA DUNES WAY, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941-479-7827
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish on the cook line and observed raw ground beef stored overs raw pork chops in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024072838 | Nov 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with cracked and missing tiles creating standing water in mop sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in wait station not smooth and easily cleanable.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cooked chicken egg rolls in reach in drawer under flat top. Employee removed egg rolls.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken stock temperature at 58F in kitchen prep counter, employee stated it had been pulled from the walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Temperature reached 52F but not lower than 41F. Employee discarded chicken stock.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock temperature at 58F on kitchen prep counter, employee stated it had been pulled from the walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Temperature reached 52F but not lower than 41F. Employee discarded chicken stock. Observed Noodles and Rice in reach in cooler drawer on make line above 41F. Employee stated items listed were put in reach in cooler from walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Employee removed items to walk in cooler to return items back to approved temperatures. Both items reached 41F and below before 4 hour cut off indicated below Noodles (50F;40F- Cold Holding); Rice (50F;41F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Meatballs in red sauce temp at 124F. Employee stated it was placed in steam table 2 1/2 hours prior to inspection. Employee removed and reheated meatballs, internal temperature reading at 173F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification at time of inspection with more than 3 employees working at establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit to test dishwasher at bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled container on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed scoops and changed container.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with cracked and missing tiles creating standing water in mop sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in wait station not smooth and easily cleanable.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dishwasher at bar area.
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and walls of the walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the steamer in the back kitchen area soiled.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the wait station area not smooth and in disrepair.
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mahi.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored on a bakers rack next to food in the back kitchen area. Chef removed the can of WD-40.
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 employees training expired on 10/1/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mahi.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and walls of the walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the steamer in the back kitchen area soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar area and next to the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the wait station area not smooth and in disrepair.
Nov 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them rerun the clean dishes and wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed multiple raw meats stored over a case of beer in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish on the cook line reach in cooler and observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator switched the products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged grouper and mahi mahi not removed from packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of WD-40 stored above and with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the canister.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator removed the ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator placed more there.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.
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 packaged grouper and mahi mahi not removed from packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop buried in a pile of chicken on the cook line. Operator removed the scoop.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in coolers fan covers soiled.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat bread in the left side reach in cooler of the cook line. Operator removed the chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish on the cook line and observed raw ground beef stored overs raw pork chops in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a cook line sanitizer bucket at 450ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with sauce containers inside and observed as filter inside the bar hand wash sink. Operator removed the items.
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 packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up along the wall and floor of the walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no and wash sign for the kitchen and bar hand wash sinks.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the produce cooler fan covers.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled. Observed stand mixer soiled with flour buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with hole left side of mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer by compressor and fans.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink next to food line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rear kitchen hood vents soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor in mop sink soiled with black slimy buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin not labeled.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe slicer blade with old food debris buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front hand wash sink with pan of lobster meat in sink. Chef removed lobster.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dishwasher on site.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on top of dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black slimy substance interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on fliptop coolers in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf in dish room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer on condenser unit and floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at kitchen hand sink.
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.