THE RIVER OYSTER BAR
33 Southeast 7th Street
Miami, Florida, 33131
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of liquor on kitchen floor.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most food cook food in the walk-in cooler not covered.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thrown in standing water.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 47 f pico de gallo 44 f cheese 51 f Kitchen line in front of grill . Chef place ice on the products of temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some grooved cutting boards at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with fish inside stored on floor at walk in cooler.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor by office.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired 2022.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees book bags
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Solid kitchen can opener.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Most raw fish not identify on the menu as raw. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 24-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Soup Chef J.P. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee scooping ice at bar with no handle mixer. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. Warning
- 24-01-4:Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Warning
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth: operators stopped and rewashed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Machine at 100 F. Operator will call company to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat items in Walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Soup Chef J.P. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).