VERANDAH CLUB RIVERHOUSE
12201 RIVER VILLAGE WAY, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-694-4229
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015015285 | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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 frozen pompano filets on thaw rack vacuum sealed. Operator removed from packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef birriria store on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda syrup rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles above cook line.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) inn4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stated items are pulled to Lin from walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 37F. Operator will ice down items and put in walk in cooler. Calling for service of unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade. Operator took to dishwasher.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda syrup rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles above cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet on cook line while preparing food.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server side station by keg walk in cooler. Operator refilled towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured outside keg walk in cooler. Operator secured tank.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tile in prep kitchen and on cook's line.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed scoop in bulk panko breading with broken handle.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler on cook's line.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves between tasks and not was hands. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with Operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged and stained tiles over cook's line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook's line deep grooves and staining.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected by ice tea urns. Operator covered.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection 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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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. Operator printed several copies during inspection and had entire staff sign and complete form.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by soda syrup rack outside beer walk-in cooler p.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles over cook's line.
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 red snapper in labeled reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging while thawing. Operator cut open bags during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while breading chicken skewers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cambro lids wet nesting on shelf at end of dishwasher table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink in bar area side room off of tiki bar.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm on cook's line. Operator just hooked up new sanitizer bottle to dispenser and primed it. Refilled buckets now read 300ppm.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place raw grouper on flat top then put on gloves to prepare a ready to eat hot dog buns without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Provided operator with advisory and he printed and posted for temporary events.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean chill stick stored on top of frozen food cases in walk-in freezer not separated to keep clean.
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 yellowfin tuna thawing in package in reach in cooler drawer on cook's line. Operator opened packages during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hoods above fryers on cook's line.
Dec 7, 2023□ 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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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vent by rear exit door leading to dumpster area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed chill stick sitting on floor of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and debris behind equipment on cook's line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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