DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RIVIERA BAR AND GRILL

Deltona Drive
Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775336

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of dish machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at Walk in Cooler.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed green scotch pad and metal item inside the basin of prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774925

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked without any airflow at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hands and then engaged in touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 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 chowder 96F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated on the stove to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886352

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup underneath behind the nozzles at soda fountain machine.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete by Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall at prep area. Operator informed that in the process of the wall being repaired.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish above avocados at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the raw fish to the bottom of the cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650269

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood thawing at prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on cold running water. 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 0ppm on test strip. Primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching glasses and apron at kitchen. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverages in ice at interior bar. Operator removed the beverages and discarded the ice.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage cans and cardboard boxes blocking at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items to allow clear access to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629411

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb next to Deep Fryers. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed safestaff foodhandler training certificates with an incorrect expiration date of 5-years instead of 3 years. Educated the operator.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494598

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at Reach in Cooler Handel next to Salad Station.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish in standing water at prep area containers on floor. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked tuna at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to Deep Fryers. Operator placed vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374554

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and purse at prep area table shelf. Operator removed the personal items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cheese at Make Table. Operator remote to a different safe location. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed creamer at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/. Elliot Dull.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation