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RIVER CITY GRILL

RIVER CITY GRILL has 6 health inspections on file for its PUNTA GORDA location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

131 W MARION AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462193

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at prep area. Operator removed the water by mopping the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth on the floor at cookline. Operator replaced the sanitizer with another clean container and placed it on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932977

  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the equipment to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859912

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind multiple cold holding unit door handles. Operator cleaned the door handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the bottom of the Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed mini-butter cups not time marked at frontline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the slicer blade. Operator cleaned the equipment. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722482

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employees at cookline.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on multiple employees at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint on their heads. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Reach in Cooler.
  • 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed unwrapped straws exposed to splash next to wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the straws from splash at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station at handwash sink.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef, Jesse Leitch.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466876

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area. Operator placed in a proper manner to dry by not stacking to allow air dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Stephen Iadevaia, 09/10/2018.

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344745

  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over pasta at Make Table. Operator removed the pasta from underneath the raw 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 ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed egg wash at cookline next to stove on prep table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Emailed operator the form and printed the written procedure during inspection. Corrected On-Site