SMOKE ON THE RIVER
11218 CASA LOMA DR, Riverview FL 33569
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $475
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023009516 | Dec 15, 2022 | Jul 19, 2023 | $75 |
| 3--2023026904 | May 2, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of ROP fish thawed prior to being removed from packaging.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quat, employee remade tested 200 ppm quat.
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. Provided 1 food handler certificate with 3 employees.
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. 2 pieces of ROP fish thawed prior to being removed from packaging.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cutting board, removed at time of inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.slow drain in hand wash sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in reach in cooler not date marked.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go boxes on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 53 F, cheese 49 F in reach in cooler. Advised operator to place items in reach in freezer. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open pack of hotdogs not date marked in reach in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in fish fry. Priority: Basic
Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted above handwash sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back door is unsealed wood. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed hand wash sign at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils are food contact surface side up. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Priority: Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 53 F, cheese 49 F in reach in cooler. Advised operator to place items in reach in freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open pack of hotdogs not date marked in reach in cooler.
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 quaternary ammonium.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in fish fry.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted above handwash sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back door is unsealed wood.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed hand wash sign at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils are food contact surface side up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Cortney Bracewell
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Cortney Bracewell
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork in reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted above microwave.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of reach in cooler near back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers near grill and back door.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef and chicken in reach in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
Water draining onto floor surface under and in front of reach in freezer.
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.