RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE

RIVIERA DUNES DOCKSIDE located in PALMETTO has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 1.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

102 Riviera Dunes Way

Florida, 34221

Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13620351

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13618996

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int, 9 basic

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured near back exit door of kitchen. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing broken pieces of tiles on cook line floor. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floors and fan guards. Repeat Violation Warning
10-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
29-20-5:Basic - 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. Warning
36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Warning
36-30-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dishwasher at bar area. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - 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). **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to food handler gloves near cook line. Employee removed tablets from shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table in back of kitchen soiled. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning

10/24/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13551396

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and walls of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the steamer in the back kitchen area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**

10/16/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10910804

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 8 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Warning
06-09-1:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and walls of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the steamer in the back kitchen area soiled. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - 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. Warning
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
36-30-4:Basic - 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. Warning
22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
41-10-4:High Priority - 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 . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10719857

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 5 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.
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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged grouper and mahi mahi not removed from packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
10-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in coolers fan covers soiled. Repeat Violation
12A-13-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
08A-11-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator removed the ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

10/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8772521

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 5 basic

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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
31B-04-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the produce cooler fan covers.
08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
01B-13-4:High Priority - 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.
41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a cook line sanitizer bucket at 450ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

2/13/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8511076

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 9 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top cooler.
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with hole left side of mop sink.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer by compressor and fans.
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink next to food line. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rear kitchen hood vents soiled.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor in mop sink soiled with black slimy buildup.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin not labeled.
22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

9/27/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8371816

Met Inspection Standards

6 int, 5 basic

22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on fliptop coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf in dish room. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer on condenser unit and floor.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at kitchen hand sink.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe slicer blade with old food debris buildup. Repeat Violation
31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
16-37-1:Intermediate - 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.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. Repeat Violation
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on top of dishwasher.