DRIFTERS RIVERFRONT BAR AND GRILL
55716 Front Street
Florida, 32102
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -styrofoam cup used to dispense flour. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked greens in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. -ahi tuna. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink next to dish machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -special menu advertising seared tuna not marked as raw. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of panko and bag of black beans on floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked by trash can. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Collard greens at 114°f in hot holding cabinet. Operator stated collard greens have been in cabinet 1 hour. Cabinet temperature 140°f. Operator moved to stove to rapidly reheat.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb by back door.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine, bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).